Kids Page
The existence of space debris is becoming an increasingly urgent issue as humanity continues to expand its activities in Earth's orbit. From broken satellites and rocket components to small fragments from past collisions, the growing debris population poses serious risks to active spacecraft and future missions. Addressing the challenges posed by space debris is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of space exploration.
Please see the following videos on space debris!
"What is Orbital Debris"
"What's the Problem with Orbital Debris"
"How to we get rid of Orbital Debris"
"Time to Act" by the European Space Agency
Here are links to some government agencies with interesting information!
​https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-kids-club/
https://www.esa.int/kids/en/home
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And some games!
​https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/space-debris-game/
​https://astroscale.com/space-protector-by-astroscale/
https://www.esa.int/kids/en/Games/Space_Cleanup
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