"Space Junk: A Growing Threat to Earth's Orbit"
TL;DR
The increasing number of satellites and space debris in near-Earth orbit is causing concerns for astronomers and scientists due to light pollution and potential environmental impacts. Manmade debris is already affecting the stratosphere, with predictions that it will make up 50% of stratospheric aerosols in the future. Companies like Astroscale are working on technologies to address the orbital debris issue, including missions to capture and remove space junk, while efforts are also being made to launch biodegradable satellites.
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