environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a potential impact of 'Space Debris' on the space environment?

  1. Improving satellite communication
  2. Risk of collision with operational satellites and spacecraft, creating more debris (Kessler Syndrome)
  3. Enhancing astronomical observations
  4. Reducing launch costs

Answer: Risk of collision with operational satellites and spacecraft, creating more debris (Kessler Syndrome)

Accumulated space junk poses collision risks that could trigger cascading debris generation, threatening space infrastructure and future space activities.

Topic Emerging Environmental Issues
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC