Navigating Space Debris: Risks and Innovations

This chapter explores the critical hazards posed by space debris to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, using Ed Liu's experiences to highlight these dangers. It delves into NASA's groundbreaking DART mission aimed at asteroid deflection and the challenge of managing increasing satellite congestion in Low Earth Orbit. The narrative emphasizes the necessity of tracking space objects for the safety of astronauts and the broader implications for planetary defense.