What Happened
Record Amount of Debris Crashing Down Raises Concerns
The increasing number of objects being launched into space has resulted in a record amount of space debris falling back to Earth. In 2024, a rocket part crashed into a farm in Kenya, and despite initial reports that it was an isolated incident, it is now clear that this is part of a larger trend. The rise in space debris is a consequence of the intense competition among governments and companies to dominate the skies, as reported by The New York Times.