Earth’s space junk problem got even worse in 2024, ESA reports
A new space environment report from the ESA shows that Earth's space junk problem got significantly worse throughout 2024.
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ESA's new documentary paints worrying picture of Earth's orbital junk problem
There are a lot of satellites, and a lot of trash, around our planet — and the quantities are only going to get higher.
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Rising Threat in Orbit: ESA Warns of Growing Space Debris Crisis
A new short film from the European Space Agency (ESA) has reignited debate about the escalating hazards posed by space debris ...
Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?
More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt ...
Space junk is damaging satellites. How do we remove it?
More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. Collisions with spacecraft risks disrupting critical navigation and ...
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Technologies to mitigate space debris and improve in-orbit satellite services
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Space junk problem got much worse in 2024, European agency warns
The number of such objects tracked by space surveillance networks increased about 8% last year to around 40 000, ESA said.
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Space debris problem is growing exponentially worse, now threatens working satellites
Space debris grows rapidly, threatening satellites and future missions if cleanup efforts don't intensify now.
1.2 Million And Counting: ESA Warns Rising Space Debris Could Cause Catastrophic Damage
The space report has revealed that there are more than 1.2 million objects larger than 1 cm in size - they are capable of causing catastrophic damage to existing satellites and the International Space ...