Space Debris

More Objects placed in Space: According to ISRO report, 2021 accounted for the highest space object-to-launch ratio i.e., more space objects are placed in orbit per launch- 1,860 objects in 135 launches in 2021 compared to 522 objects in 102 launches in 2020.

Largest Contributor: According to the latest NASA data, the largest number of satellites (both defunct and active ones) and the highest contribution of space debris are from the USA, China and countries of the erstwhile USSR.

India Specific:

  • India’s contribution to space debris has declined to the lowest level in the past 4 years.
  • As per NASA, there ....
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