# How much junk is orbiting the Earth, and where is it?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 22, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-junk-is-orbiting-the-earth-and-where-is-it/1031103 "2026-06-22T16:13:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-junk-is-orbiting-the-earth-and-where-is-it/1031103/14 "2026-06-23T15:31:08Z")

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