ESA Report Highlights Increasing Space Debris and Collision Risks in LEO

The European Space Agency's annual Space Environment Report warns of a significant increase in space debris and collision hazards in low Earth orbit (LEO). The report attributes this to the rapid growth of commercial satellite constellations and insufficient removal of defunct satellites, projecting a "runaway effect" of future orbital objects and potential collisions. This escalating issue poses a growing threat to operational satellites and future space missions.