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Earth’s Orbit Overcrowded: 14,000 Satellites and 120 Million Debris Pieces Threaten Space Operations

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is becoming alarmingly congested, with over 14,000 satellites currently in orbit, nearly 3,500 of which are inactive and contributing to the growing crisis of space debris. Adding to the challenge are 120 million fragments of debris, ranging from defunct satellites and rocket remnants to tiny particles like paint flecks. These pose Read More…