The Growing Threat of Space Junk

Space junk is a growing problem, with over half a million pieces currently orbiting the Earth. This debris, mainly from dead rockets and satellites, poses a risk of trapping us on Earth due to Kessler Syndrome. This scenario predicts a domino effect of satellite destruction by space junk, making it difficult to access space. Elon Musk's starlink project adds to the issue by launching hundreds of satellites that obscure astronomers' view of the stars. It's clear that protecting our skies is becoming increasingly important.