druffischnuffi t1_jc30798 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Reply to comment by its_ean in Researchers say derelict objects left in orbit and other disintegrating space junk may cause a catastrophic collision above our atmosphere. They warn that they would destroy communication systems, setting modern society back decades. by Wagamaga

We were already told in school to clean up after us if we fly to space

its_ean t1_jc3ka88 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 7:58 PM

for sure. It's obviously in the interest of anyone who wants to, like, send more than one thing to space.

At scale, there are too many who won't pick up after themselves unless required. It could / should have been done earlier. This effort towards functioning, enforced international regulation is sorely needed.