Space Debris and Mitigation Strategies

The video discusses the growing problem of space debris, highlighting its dangers and the challenges it poses to space exploration. It introduces the ClearSpace-1 mission, a project aimed at removing large pieces of debris to prevent further fragmentation. The mission, in partnership with the European Space Agency, involves capturing and removing a secondary payload adapter left in orbit. The video emphasizes the complexity and cost of such missions but underscores their necessity for future space sustainability. It concludes with a call to action for innovative solutions to address the space debris issue.

What is one of the most dangerous types of space debris mentioned in the introduction?

• A meteorite

• A space shuttle

• A large satellite

• A paint chip

What is the estimated number of pieces of space junk in orbit?

• 200 million

• 500 million

• 50 million

• 128 million

What was one of the most significant space collisions mentioned?

• Apollo 13 incident

• Iridium 33 and Russian satellite collision

• Challenger disaster

• Hubble Space Telescope collision

What is the primary goal of the ClearSpace-1 mission?

• To repair the International Space Station

• To explore Mars

• To capture and remove large space debris

• To launch new satellites

What analogy is used to describe the ClearSpace-1 mission?

• A garbage truck

• A tow truck

• A space shuttle

• A rescue mission

What is the main challenge in capturing space debris?

• The debris is too far away

• The debris is too small

• The debris is too large

• The debris is tumbling

How much is the ClearSpace-1 mission expected to cost?

• 50 million dollars

• 200 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 100 million dollars

What is the expected outcome when the ClearSpace servicer enters the atmosphere?

• It will land safely

• It will burn up

• It will orbit the Earth

• It will return to the launch site

Why is it crucial to address the space debris problem now?

• To avoid making parts of space unusable

• To stop satellite launches

• To reduce space exploration costs

• To prevent space tourism

What is the potential consequence of not addressing space debris?

• Increased space tourism

• Unusable parts of space

• Cheaper space missions

• More satellite launches