Even though you can’t see it, space junk orbiting around the Earth is a very big problem. But what exactly is it, how much of it is circling the Earth, and what are scientists doing to tackle this problem? In this episode, I will take you into the science of space debris and uncover what is really is, and the things scientists are doing to make sure space is safe.



Here’s an article! It is called “What Is Low Earth Orbit?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/10/what-is-low-earth-orbit/)



Here’s an activity! It is called “The Solution to Space Junk!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/10/solution-to-space-junk-activity/)



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