September 2024

The Growing Challenge of Space Junk: Strategies for Managing Orbital Debris

The Growing Challenge of Space Junk: Strategies for Managing Orbital Debris

Introduction As humanity’s ambitions in space continue to expand, so does the debris left behind in Earth’s orbit. Commonly referred to as “space junk,” this debris includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions. The growing presence of space junk poses significant risks to operational satellites, space missions,...