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Space debris
Space debris (also known as space junk, space pollution, space waste, space trash, space garbage, or cosmic debris ) are defunct human-made objects in space – principally in Earth orbit – which no longer serve a useful function. These include derelict spacecraft (nonfunctional spacecraft and abandoned … See more
Space debris began to accumulate in Earth orbit with the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit in October, 1957. But even before this event, humans might have … See more
Dead spacecraft
In 1958, the United States of America launched Vanguard I into a medium Earth orbit (MEO). As of October 2009 , it, the upper stage of … See moreThe issue of space debris has been raised as a mitigation challenge for missions around the Moon with the danger of increasing space debris around it.
It is thought that on 4 … See moreSize and numbers
As of January 2019 there were estimated to be over 128 million pieces of debris smaller than 1 cm (0.39 in), and approximately … See moreTo spacecraft
Space junk can be a hazard to active satellites and spacecraft. It has been suggested that Earth orbit could even become impassable … See moreAn average of about one tracked object per day has been dropping out of orbit for the past 50 years, averaging almost three objects per day at solar maximum (due to the heating and … See more
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WEBOct 12, 2020 · Learn how space debris is created, monitored and mitigated by ESA and other space actors. Find out the latest trends, challenges and progress in reducing the …
What is space junk and why is it a problem?
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WEBNov 3, 2023 · A collection of resources on space debris and the hazards it poses to space operations and exploration. Find policies, standards, reports, articles, and more on the …
Space debris | Facts, Removal, & Examples
WEBJul 28, 2024 · Learn about the artificial material that orbits Earth but is no longer functional, posing a threat to spaceflight. Find out how space debris is tracked, how it affects space missions, and what efforts are made to mitigate and remove it.
How the United States Space Force Is Combating Space Debris
WEB4 days ago · There are approximately 60,363 tracked objects in orbit, the vast majority of which is space debris. That number doesn't even include the over one hundred million …
Analysis: Why trash in space is a major problem with no clear fix
WEBSep 3, 2023 · There are around 23,000 objects larger than 10 cm (4 inches) and about 100 million pieces of debris larger than 1 mm (0.04 inches). Tiny pieces of junk might not …
Space junk facts and information
WEBApr 25, 2019 · Learn about the growing problem of space junk, the man-made debris that orbits Earth and threatens satellites and spacecraft. Find out how it's created, tracked, and removed, and what challenges it …
NASA Study Provides New Look at Orbital Debris, Potential …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · A new report from NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy compares the costs and benefits of different actions to mitigate, track, and remediate …
ESA - ESA’s Space Environment Report 2022
WEBApr 22, 2022 · The report provides an overview of global space activities and how they affect the long-term sustainability of spaceflight. It shows the increasing number and size of space debris, the challenges of tracking …
Orbital Debris
WEBNov 14, 2023 · Orbital Debris (OD) is any human-made object in orbit that no longer serves a useful purpose, including spacecraft fragments and retired satellites. NASA’s OD Program Office measures the environment …
ESA - About space debris
WEBLearn how space debris is generated by human activities in orbit, how it affects the safety and sustainability of space operations, and what ESA is doing to mitigate and remove it. …
Nearly 30,000 objects are hurtling through near-Earth orbit. That …
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · In low-earth orbit, objects can collide at around 23,000 miles an hour, enough for even the tiniest debris to crack the windows on the International Space Station.
Q+A What is space debris and how dangerous is it?
WEBNov 16, 2021 · Space debris, or space junk, consists of discarded launch vehicles or parts of a spacecraft that float around in space hundreds of miles above the Earth, risking …
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WEBThe NASA Orbital Debris Program Office, located at the Johnson Space Center, is recognized world-wide for its initiative in addressing orbital debris issues.
Space Debris: Understanding the Risks to NASA Spacecraft
WEBJul 11, 2016 · Learn how NASA uses computer models, simulations, and testing to understand and reduce the risk of damage to its spacecraft from micrometeoroids and …
Space debris could be dealt with more cheaply than previously …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The study compares the cost and benefit of different strategies to reduce the risk of collisions between satellites and orbital debris, such as shielding, tracking and …
What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris?
WEBSpace debris refers to the leftover components of a space system that are no longer required. It might be a satellite that has reached the end of its life (such as the …
Space junk: How broken satellites are creating a garbage crisis in …
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Space junk is the name for the human-made debris that clogs Earth's orbit and poses a danger to satellites, spacecraft and astronauts. Learn about the causes, …
It’s time to tackle space debris
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The industry has established guidelines to improve space safety and to reduce space debris generation. The US Federal Communications Commission — …
The 6 most dangerous types of space debris
WEBFeb 19, 2023 · Thousands of satellites and millions of out-of-control space debris fragments hurtle above our heads, threatening to collide. Here are the objects that experts fear the …
ESA
WEBJul 19, 2024 · ESA - Space Debris. ESA's Euclid celebrates first science with sparkling cosmic views. Today, ESA’s Euclid space mission releases five unprecedented new …
Why space debris is a growing problem
WEBJun 13, 2023 · It calls for increased collaboration to reduce space debris; more transparency among operators; an acceleration of technologies and practices for the …
Breakup of Chinese Rocket Prompts Warnings About Space Junk
WEBThe breakup of a Chinese rocket following a satellite launch generated a fresh field of debris—and new concern over Beijing’s attitude toward space junk. The Long March …
Dangers of orbiting debris: Former NASA engineer to speak at …
WEB2 days ago · SEATTLE — Millions of pieces of "space junk" or debris is orbiting in Earth's atmosphere as more satellites and rockets are launched. Former NASA engineer and …
New robot will clean up dangerous ‘space junk’
WEB1 day ago · Space is littered with man-made trash that threatens satellites, space missions and life on Earth. A newly designed European Space Agency robot will drag the junk …
Japanese company to deorbit big hunk of space junk by 2029
WEB2 days ago · Space debris is a major concern for the space industry. According to ESA, some 40,500 pieces of space junk larger than 4 inches (10 cm) hurtle through space.
NASA Astronaut Warns Against Firing Missiles in Space
WEB1 hour ago · Kinetic weapons, which destroy targets through high-speed impact, could create large amounts of debris that remain in orbit for extended periods, posing …
“Space junk” that fell in Eastern Cape was a car-size meteorite
WEB17 hours ago · The “space junk” that fell over the Eastern Cape on Sunday morning was a meteorite. Scientists from Wits University and NMMU have closely monitored the event, …
ESA - What is space debris?
WEBSpace debris are non-functional, man-made objects in Earth orbit or re-entering into atmosphere. Learn how they affect space safety and what ESA is doing to clean space.
Russian satellite breaks up, adds more debris to Earth orbit
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Space debris, also known as orbital debris or just space junk, is any human-made object in orbit around the Earth that has no use. "LEO is an orbital space …
Supreme Court case could affect orbital debris mitigation rules
WEB2 days ago · Credit: IARPA. WASHINGTON — A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could upend efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to enforce more stringent …
Space Junk, Long March 6A: China's Rocket Debris May Stay In …
WEB2 days ago · Darren McKnight, senior technical fellow at LeoLabs, said China's recent record on generating debris related to Long March 6 launches was worrisome. “I hope …