What is meant by space debris
Y is so to manage it
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Explanation:
micrometeoroids and the man-made orbital debris (MMOD) that orbit Earth and represent a risk to spacecraft.[1] In 1979, NASA founded the Orbital Debris Program to adopt mitigation measures for space debris in earth orbit.[2] MMOD includes old satellites and spent rocket stages, as well as the fragments from their disintegration and collisions.
Answer:
In addition to the artificial satellite, there are some other objects revolving around
the earth. These objects include, non-functional satellites, parts of the launcher
detached during launching and debris generated due to collision of satellite with
other satellites or any other object in the Space. Meanwhile, as per an estimation
made in 2016, there are about 2 crore pieces of length more than 1 cm, revolving
around the earth. All these are nothing but the debris in space. This debris can be
harmful to the artificial satellites. It can collide with these satellites or space crafts
and damage them. This debris is increasing day by day. Soon, it will be difficult to
launch new space crafts. It is, therefore, very essential to manage the debris.