Earth’s space junk problem got even worse in 2024, ESA reports

Earth’s space junk problem got even worse in 2024, ESA reports

Earth’s space junk problem isn’t just growing—it’s accelerating. According to the European Space Agency’s latest Space Environment Report, 2024 saw some of the largest debris-generating events in decades. And with satellite launches continuing to surge, experts are warning that space near Earth is getting dangerously crowded. More than 1.2 million objects larger than 1 centimeter are now orbiting Earth. Over 50,000 of those are bigger than 10 ce…

According to a recent report by the European Space Agency (ESA), the situation in 2024 has been further aggravated. (Read more)