Orbital debris has doubled since 2017, forcing satellite operators into thousands more collision-avoidance maneuvers. Companies now deploy vibration sensors and lightweight composite shields while Astroscale and ClearSpace advance capture missions. Yet no legacy debris has been removed. Policy groups now tackle liability as risks mount.
Satellites in low Earth orbit face an increasing threat from debris, necessitating the development of new protection technologies. The article "Increasing Space Debris and Ways to Protect Satellites" originally appeared on Battery Robotics.