8 Ways to Scavenge Orbital Debris and Kessler Syndrome | HackerNoon
There are about half a million objects the size of a cigarette pack in Earth's orbit, moving at speeds averaging 28,000 km/h. This creates a severe risk.
NASA struggling to execute its planetary defense plan
NASA's Planetary Defense efforts, while praised for initiatives like the NEO Surveyor, are hampered by staffing shortages and inadequate governance structures.