As of April 2023, 18,997 pieces of space debris orbit the Earth. This debris includes spent rocket stages, defunct satellites, and other fragments from various space activities. The increasing number of satellite launches raises the likelihood of collisions between debris and active satellites. Such collisions would generate even more debris, which could significantly increase the risk of further collisions and potentially disrupt the satellites we rely on for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and other essential services.

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