The European Space Agency (ESA) has emphasized the urgent need to address the growing issue of space debris. As the number of rockets and payloads launched into space increases, so does the accumulation of debris, which poses significant risks to operational satellites and future missions. The ESA is calling for international cooperation to develop effective strategies and technologies to mitigate and eventually eliminate space debris.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The ESA’s call for global collaboration to tackle space debris is a forward-thinking and necessary approach. The increasing amount of debris poses a substantial risk to valuable satellites and future missions. From a technological perspective, addressing this issue presents unique challenges and opportunities for innovation in areas such as debris tracking, collision avoidance systems, and robotic cleanup missions. This collaborative effort can drive advancements in space technology and safeguard our future in space exploration.
Source: ESA’s Plan to Reach Zero Space Debris Calls For Global Collaboration – ScienceAlert
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