LeeSpaceLasers (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Earth’s lower orbit is filling up with junk that poses a threat to space assets. New West Virginia University research explores whether space-based lasers can zap even tiny particles or large fields of debris off potential collision courses with objects like satellites or space stations. Credit WVU Illustration/Savanna Leech Usage Restrictions NONE License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.