Orbital Graveyard: The Looming Threat of Space Debris and How We Can Clean It Up
Orbital Graveyard: The Looming Threat of Space Debris and How We Can Clean It Up Orbital Graveyard: The Looming Threat of Space Debris and How We Can Clean It Up Imagine a seemingly serene view of our beautiful blue planet from space. Now, picture an invisible, fast-moving junkyard surrounding it – millions of pieces of artificial objects, collectively known as space debris or orbital debris . This isn't science fiction; it's a growing environmental challenge above our heads, posing a significant threat to our operational satellites, the International Space Station, and our future endeavors beyond Earth. From defunct satellites and discarded rocket stages to fragments from violent collisions, this orbital junkyard is becoming increasingly hazardous. What Exactly is Space Debris? The Orbital Junkyard So, what exactly constitutes space debris ? It's a bro...