Even Spaceguard concentrates on near-Earth space, me objects which are likely to hit us in the near future.

It is used for atmospheric, near-Earth space and astronomical research.

Development of a pod designed for clearing near-Earth space of satellite debris.

The ship was on a seemingly endless patrol of near-Earth space.

All through near-Earth space, they fought for the weapon systems she had held till an instant before.

They controlled all connected processing facilities in near-Earth space.

The high vacuum or low gravity or intense radiation environment of near-Earth space might be utilized, it is said, for commercial benefit.

Their aim was to colonize and exploit the resources of near-Earth space.

This could also be used for dealing with any potentially hazardous objects in near-Earth space, which presented a serious risk of impact with the planet.

Exactly how an asteroid jumps across Mars orbit to near-Earth space has always been something of a mystery.