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Nelson, a 15-year-old with a passion for aerospace engineering, dreams of traveling to the stars. His fascination with space leads him to discover a growing crisis: space debris. Leftover pieces of defunct satellites and rockets orbit Earth at incredible speeds, threatening operational satellites and future exploration. Nelson learns about the catastrophic Kessler Syndrome-a chain reaction of collisions that could render space unusable-and becomes determined to find a solution. Using his creativity and technical skills, Nelson designs innovative debris-capturing mechanisms and promotes responsible space practices. However, before his ideas gain momentum, a massive solar flare strikes, triggering the very crisis he feared. Satellites fail, collisions escalate, and Earth feels the consequences: communication systems collapse, GPS and weather forecasting vanish, and the economy spirals into chaos. Space exploration grinds to a halt, and humanity faces the daunting challenge of repairing the damage. With courage and determination, Nelson presents his ideas to scientists and engineers at a national innovation conference. His designs inspire a global mission, ""Operation Space Sweep,"" uniting nations to clear the skies and ensure a brighter future. Nelson's story highlights the importance of perseverance, innovation, and collaboration, inspiring young readers to tackle global challenges and protect humanity's shared space environment.

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