Taking These 50 Objects Out of Orbit Would Cut Danger From Space Junk in Half

“In their rush to move quickly, they are adding to the long-term collision hazard,” McKnight said.

The deputy head of China’s national space agency, Bian Zhigang, addressed the International Astronautical Congress on Monday. He was asked about China’s commitment to good stewardship of the space environment. Bian acknowledged a “very serious challenge” in this area, “especially with megaconstellations.” He did not mention China’s problem with leaving rockets in orbit.

Bian said China is…