Should We Be Worried About Space Debris?

We try to nail down the answer, and travel to Northrop Grumman to find out what's being done to help solve the problem.

A look at more than 19,000 satellites, payloads and rocket bodies currently in orbit. [Courtesy: LeoLabs]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Space debris is a known potential problem that raises concerns.
  • The article seeks to determine the actual threat level posed by space debris.
  • Northrop Grumman is being consulted to investigate solutions and efforts to manage the debris problem.
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We’ve heard quite a bit about space debris and the potential problems it could cause, but is it something we should be worried about? We look for the answer and pay a visit to Northrop Grumman to find out what’s being done to deal with the problem.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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