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Background
Overview
The increasing amount of space debris threatens the long-term sustainability of outer space activities, impacting global communication, navigation, and scientific research. UPSC examines India's role in space governance, technological solutions, and environmental implications of space exploration, making debris management a critical topic.
Space debris refers to defunct man-made objects in space that no longer serve a useful function, including spent rocket stages, non-functional satellites, and fragments from collisions. These objects pose a significant threat to operational spacecraft and can impact celestial bodies, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of space activities.