Responsible practices in orbit

We need to talk about responsible satellite use and disposal, like ensuring old satellites are safely de-orbited. Humans can limit creating new space junk by designing missions and rockets with sustainability in mind. Together, these points show that sustainability is a shared responsibility.

Sustainable choices:

Everyday choices on Earth connect to space sustainability. Supporting renewable energy, choosing low emission transport, and learning about sustainable materials help reduce the pressure to launch more satellites and rockets. We can also set up a global treaty, as when companies and countries collaborate, they will share information, which means let machines have to be launched into space for the absolute same reason. NASA estimates that each year 208 space vessels get launched into space for the same reason by different companies. I understand that space is extremely interesting and has hidden treasures that need to be discovered, but we aren't learning or discovering anything new by launching a vessel to do the same thing 200 more times! We can even discover more together while harming space less.