The invention discloses a method and a device for removing space debris. The method is to apply electromagnetic force to the space debris running in the original orbit; the size and / or direction of the speed of the space debris change under the action of the electromagnetic force; ; The perigee height of the space debris at least in the new orbit is lower than the perigee height of the space debris in the original orbit; the space debris in the new orbit will eventually fall into the earth's atmosphere under the action of atmospheric drag. The device includes a satellite carrying platform; the satellite carrying platform is provided with an electric field device or a magnetic field device or a combination of the electric field device and the magnetic field device for removing space debris. The present invention does not require high precision for space debris position detection, can effectively remove tiny space debris, can fully utilize solar energy to generate electricity, saves energy, and has the beneficial effects of simple structure, low manufacturing cost and better pulse effect.