@miabdg2
With 36,000 trackable debris objects endangering satellites, companies like Astroscale deploy cleanup drones while facing investor pressure to prioritize Mars missions. The economics are stark: debris removal generates $120M/year versus billions in interplanetary ventures. Some firms now bundle services - SpaceX's "Clean Orbit" program allocates 15% of launch revenue to removal tech. This reflects growing UN pressure for "celestial sustainability" standards as near-Earth operations face Kessler Syndrome risks by 2030 without intervention.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction