Yes. But at this height its not a big issue. This will fall back to earth within the next years. Have a look how often the ISS have to boost itself to not fall back to earth.
Small pieces like this will burn-up completely in the atmosphere, but you are correct, it's "space junk" until it does. But I believe it's large-enough to track.
He needs a stern warning from Woodsy Owl!
Why jettison? I've always heard that space junk is a major hazard.
Yes. But at this height its not a big issue. This will fall back to earth within the next years.
Have a look how often the ISS have to boost itself to not fall back to earth.
Small pieces like this will burn-up completely in the atmosphere, but you are correct, it's "space junk" until it does. But I believe it's large-enough to track.