ISRO’s Ambitious Drive: Zero Orbital Debris By 2030
India currently tracks 129 pieces of space debris in orbit originating from its own missions, a figure confirmed by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on 18 March 2026. These objects pose growing risks to operational satellites and future space endeavours, reports India Today.The debris comprises 23 defunct satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 26 in
India currently tracks 129 pieces of space debris in orbit originating from its own missions, a figure confirmed by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on 18 March 2026. These objects pose growing risks to operational satellites and future space endeavours, reports India Today.The debris comprises 23 defunct satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 26 in
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