Space debris is like junk or garbage floating around in space. It's made up of old satellites, pieces of rockets, and other man-made objects that no longer work or are no longer needed. Sometimes, when two satellites collide or a rocket stage breaks apart, they create even more debris. This debris can be dangerous because it moves very fast and can damage satellites or spacecraft that are still working. Scientists and space agencies keep track of space debris to try to avoid collisions and keep space safe for future missions. Cleaning up space debris is like tidying up our cosmic backyard to make sure it stays safe for exploration and satellite operations.
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