"Space Debris Dangers: A Growing Threat to Earth"

Nearly 30,000 objects, including space junk and satellites, are hurtling through near-Earth orbit, posing a threat to space exploration and the environment. Manmade debris is altering the stratosphere and potentially impacting the ozone layer and Earth's climate. The commercial space race is contributing to the problem, with plans to launch hundreds of thousands of satellites by 2030. Concerns about space debris collisions have led to the emergence of companies like Astroscale, which aims to develop technologies for orbital debris removal. In response to the pollution crisis in space, scientists are preparing to launch the world's first biodegradable satellite made mostly of wood.