Tag: UN space coordination

The Urgent Need to Address Space Junk and Low Earth Orbit Congestion

As humanity’s reliance on satellites grows, so does the problem of congestion in low Earth orbit (LEO). This vital region, where thousands of satellites enable communication, navigation, and scientific discovery, is increasingly threatened by the accumulation of space junk. Without immediate global cooperation, experts warn that LEO may soon become unusable, with dire consequences for […]