"Managing the Threat: 30,000 Objects in Near-Earth Orbit"

Nearly 30,000 objects, including satellites and space junk, are hurtling through near-Earth orbit, posing a threat to space sustainability and Earth's climate. Manmade debris is changing the sky and potentially harming the ozone layer, with predictions of 50% of stratospheric aerosols being manmade in the coming decades. The commercial space race, with plans to launch thousands of satellites, is adding to the pollution, while aging satellites and rocket emissions contribute to the problem. Efforts to address the issue include missions to remove space junk and the launch of the world's first biodegradable satellite.