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ESA warns of runaway object growth in low Earth orbit
Original: ESA’s space environment report warns of “skyrocketing, runaway” objects in low Earth orbit
The European Space Agency has released its annual space environment report, warning that the number of objects in low Earth orbit is increasing at a 'skyrocketing, runaway' pace. The agency cautions that debris from satellite launches, collisions and break-ups is accumulating faster than it can be removed, raising the risk of cascading collisions that could threaten spacecraft and future missions.
Why now: Concern is growing about space debris as satellite launches multiply rapidly.
European Space Agencylow Earth orbitspace debris
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- ESA’s space environment report warns of “skyrocketing, runaway” objects in low Earth orbit · Unmanned airspace
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