Protecting space:
a vital issue for the future!
Is the area in danger?
Space exploration has opened up extraordinary possibilities, but it has also generated a new threat: space pollution. Today, the Earth's orbit is saturated with space debris, polluting emissions and environmental risks, endangering our satellites and our future missions.
Every year, more than 100 million fragments orbit the Earth, representing a growing danger for space infrastructures and the safety of astronauts.
Quels sont les types de pollutions spatiales ?
Space debris:
a threat to Earth's orbit
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Fragments of defunct satellites, abandoned rocket stages and objects in free fall.
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Risk of collision with other active satellites.
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Development of solutions: debris recovery, cleaning satellites.
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Visualize falling space debris using our Space Debris App.
La pollution atmosphérique des lancements
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Chemical thrusters that release toxic particles.
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Impact on the ozone layer and the Earth's climate.
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Search for solutions: development of rockets with green propulsion (e.g. hydrogen, biofuels).
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Good to know: A conventional rocket emits as much COâ‚‚ as an airliner traveling thousands of kilometers.
La pollution lumineuse et électromagnétique
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Communication satellites impairing astronomical observation.
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Radio waves disrupting scientific instruments and space research.
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Call for regulations to limit the impact on astronomy.
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Example: The Starlink constellation disrupts terrestrial telescopes by creating light pollution.
What solutions are there for preserving space?
​Creation of labels & certifications for sustainable space activity.
Encouragement for cleaner & more environmentally friendly technologies
Implementation of international debris management rules.
​Development of eco-designed and recyclable technologies.
Cosmos for Humanity is actively working to raise awareness and propose concrete solutions.
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Join us and help protect space!
the Space debris app
The aim of the Space Debris App is to visualize space debris falls found on land or at sea since the 2010s, and which have been documented in open sources. This application is the winner of the 3rd Cassini Switzerland Hackathon prize in 2022.