1. What is orbital debris and why is it a concern?
Orbital debris, also known as space junk, consists of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion, and collisions. It poses a risk to active satellites and spacecraft due to the high speeds at which these objects travel in space, potentially leading to damaging collisions.
2. How did ISRO achieve practically zero debris in the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission...
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