GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Discuss the multiple issues associated with space debris. Also, state the initiatives taken in recent times to tackle this menace.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

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Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

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AnanyaAIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 117 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

space debris includes the various chunks of space satellites, rocks across the space. It is an emerging issue with more weaponisation of space

Body · points

Issue

  1. can affect working of International Space station ↳ if debris hits it
  2. Kessler syndrome → more debris
  3. can adversely affect the working of other space satellites
  4. Disrupt the harmony of outer space
  5. promote more space collision
  6. space collision accidents can increase

Initiative

(1) NETRA mission by India

(2) Remove Debris mission

(3) Outer space Treaty 1967

(4) Responsible usage of outer space by states

Close · a way forward

(Eg India's ASAT mission low debris creation)

These mission can actually help to address issue of space debris for a sustainable space future

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