🔬 Science Oct 16, 2026 · Kelly Kizer Whitt

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Earth orbit is getting more crowded, and the consequences could be serious. The European Space Agency’s 2026 Space Environment Report warns that debris collisions could trigger a runaway chain reaction, making some orbital regions unsafe or unusable. Space hazards expert Jonathan McDowell joins EarthSky to explain what the report reveals, how dangerous conditions in space have become, and what we can do about it. Watch in the player above.



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