"Space Debris Threat: 30,000 Objects Hurtle Through Near-Earth Orbit"

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, with plans to launch hundreds of thousands of satellites, is exacerbating the issue. Efforts to address the problem include missions to remove space junk and the launch of the world's first biodegradable satellite.