Space Debris

About Space Debris

  • Space debris, also termed space junk, constitutes human-made objects that are non-operational and orbit Earth. These include defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, remnants from spacecraft collisions, and discarded hardware from previous space missions.
  • Origin and Increase in Space Debris: Decades of human space exploration have contributed to the accumulation of space debris. With the launch of numerous satellites and rockets, those reaching the end of their operational life contribute to the growing debris field in space.
  • Magnitude and Impact of Space Debris: NASA estimates approximately 23,000 objects larger than a softball orbiting Earth, traveling at speeds up to ....
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