Space debris

What is the lifetime of Space debris?

For a long time, little attention was paid to the subject of Space debris, but recent events have thrust the issue into the foreground and it has become a serious problem for stakeholders in Space exploration.

Although no-one has yet come up with a solution to the problem, we can nonetheless limit the amount of debris we produce. There is as yet no obligation, legal or otherwise regulating the subject, but a consensus is beginning to emerge in favour of recommendations and a good conduct code. The latter in particular seems to appeal to all players in the Space domain, each reacting in their own way and at their own level.