Earth's Orbit Faces Growing Crisis from Space Debris and Satellite Risks

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Earth's Orbit Faces Growing Crisis from Space Debris and Satellite Risks
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The European Space Agency has introduced a space environment health index to assess the long-term impact of space debris, revealing that Earth's orbit is in serious crisis with levels four times above the safe threshold, emphasizing the urgent need for debris mitigation and sustainable space practices to prevent future chaos and ensure the viability of space activities.

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