Since space programs began, there have been various satellite fragmentations resulting to orbital debris beginning with the first Soviet Union space ship in 1957(Bird ). Half a century later from the space program, there have been other satellite fragmentations that may affect space related activities in the future. Space debris includes worthless human-made space objects and fragments from collision explosions. Increase in space debris is likely to obstruct further space missions while also increasing environmental pollution in space. Furthermore, there is a risk of damage to space assets because the fragments in space obstruct and stifle movement of space shuttles and ships. Both active and inactive satellites are likely to collide in outer space increasing the problem of space debris. This paper focuses on the space debris problem, ways of tracking space junk, possible solutions and impact of more countries involvement in space missions.
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