Traffic jam in space as Earth's Orbit faces satellite congestion

In Short

• The safety of LEO is crucial for global communication, navigation systems SpaceX is launching thousands of Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit
• Tens of thousands more satellites could enter orbit in the coming years
• The increasing congestion in low Earth orbit (LEO) poses a significant threat to the sustainability of space activities, as experts warn that without international cooperation, this critical region may soon become unusable.

With over 14,000 satellites currently orbiting Earth—approximately 3,500 of which are inactive—and an estimated 120 million pieces of debris from past launches and collisions, the situation is rapidly escalating.