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British observatory nervously watches growing space junk threat

More than 46,000 pieces of debris are currently in orbit, according to the European Space Agency.

Published by The Straits Times

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Black and white satellite image of a cratered surface with overlaid labels indicating impact locations.
Black and white satellite image of a cratered surface with overlaid labels indicating impact locations. AI-written description This image does not appear to show the event — The image description details a specific satellite image of a planetary surface with overlaid labels for impact locations and a specific rocket stage, which is unrelated to the headline's focus on orbiting space junk.
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