Is space debris a crisis?

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?

More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt critical navigation systems. The European Space Agency is calling for urgent action.

Space debris stands in the way of satellites and increases light pollution. At a conference in Bonn one wants to search for solutions.

Is space debris a crisis?

The European Space Agency's short documentary film "Space Debris: Is it a Crisis?" on the state of space debris premiered at the 9th European Conference on Space Debris on 1 April 2025.

ESA's new documentary paints worrying picture of Earth's orbital junk problem

The European Space Agency's new documentary short tackles the question of whether space debris has reached crisis level.

A report published by the European Space Agency indicates that in 2024 the problem of space debris has grown to a level that is causing increasing concern.

More and more space debris accumulates in the orbit of the Earth. This is the conclusion of a report by the Space Agency Esa. It warns against catastrophic consequences if no measures are taken against the pollution of space. read more on t3n.de