Space debris poses a risk to spacecraft from "summary" of Rocket Science: A Beginner's Guide to the Fundamentals of Spaceflight by Andrew Rader
Space debris, also known as space junk, is a growing concern for spacecraft operating in Earth's orbit. This debris consists of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other fragments resulting from collisions and explosions. With thousands of objects hurtling through space at high velocities, the risk of collision is a significant threat to the safety of spacecraft. The impact of a small piece of debris can cause catastrophic damage to a spacecraft, as even a tiny fleck of paint traveling at high speed can penetrate the hull of a satellite or spacecraft. This poses a grave danger not only to the spacecraft itself but also to the astronauts on board. The International Space Station, for example, regularly maneuvers ...
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