By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | May 20, 2025
Space debris includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and tiny fragments orbiting Earth.
Debris arises from collisions, explosions, and left-over materials from past space missions.
Space debris poses collision risks, threatening satellites and vital space missions.
Growing debris increases collision chances, impacting global communications and weather data.
Nations are innovating technologies to capture and safely deorbit the dangerous debris.
Agencies worldwide collaborate to track debris and develop debris-removal strategies.
Robotics, lasers, and nets are being tested to remove junk from orbit.
With ongoing efforts, a safer, sustainable space environment is possible for future missions.