SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 6, 2026Interesting Engineering

Why Earth’s orbit is becoming increasingly difficult to govern

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Low Earth orbit is filling up fast, with over 14,000 satellites already circling Earth and proposals for millions more. Climate change is shrinking orbital capacity by reducing atmospheric drag that clears debris, while no global authority governs brightness, crowding, or safety — threatening astronomy, GPS, and modern infrastructure.

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