Scientists say Earth will develop a ‘Saturn ring’ made of junk

A new study highlights the growing issue of space junk, with 170 million pieces orbiting Earth. This debris poses significant risks to spacecraft and astronauts, and the number is expected to increase with more satellites being launched by companies like SpaceX and Amazon. Robotics professor Jake Abbott suggests using specialized magnets to collect debris. Global conflicts could exacerbate the problem by creating more debris through anti-satellite missiles.

What is the main concern of the new scientific study mentioned in the video?

• The discovery of new planets.

• The increase in Earth's gravitational pull.

• The development of new satellites by SpaceX.

• The creation of a visible ring around Earth made of space junk.

How many pieces of space junk are currently in orbit around Earth?

• 500,000

• 1 billion

• 170 million

• 23,000

What is a significant risk posed by space junk?

• It can cause earthquakes.

• It can block sunlight from reaching Earth.

• It can cause severe damage to spacecraft and astronauts.

• It can increase Earth's temperature.

What technology is Professor Jake Abbott's team developing to address space junk?

• Robotic arms with lasers

• Spacecraft with specialized magnets

• Nuclear-powered satellites

• Space nets

What could exponentially increase the amount of space junk in the future?

• A global economic crisis

• A solar storm

• A future world war

• A new space race