More and More Trash in Space, ESA Warns of a Dangerous Future

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The number of satellites in space is growing unchecked and thus the risk of collisions. ESA, the European Space Agency, warns of the consequences.

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Collisions around the Earth threaten to spiral out of control due to the advance of networks of thousands of satellites. The European Space Agency (ESA) warns of this in its annual report on the state of space. According to ESA, the long-term impact of our space activities has worsened tenfold in just one year.

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As satellite constellation projects multiply and materialize, the European Space Agency's annual report, published on 14 September, is concerned about the explosion in the number of objects in orbit. Orbital overpopulation could hinder space activities in the near future.

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Space internet and similar services sound like a great idea, but they also come with a price. A recent report from the European Space Agency (ESA) suggests that if the current trend of satellite launches continues, the number of collisions in orbit could start to increase rapidly.