Russian Satellite Breaks Apart in Space, Littering Orbit with Debris
Today the world watched in shock as a Russian communications satellite broke apart in orbit, leaving pieces of debris that are now littering the area. The satellite, which was launched in 2018, suddenly began to malfunction and within minutes had fragmented into multiple pieces. Scientists are now warning that the pieces of debris created by this satellite could pose a serious risk to other satellites in the area. With the increasing number of satellites in orbit, the risk of collisions is becoming increasingly more likely. Scientists will continue to monitor the area and take measures to ensure the safety of other satellites.
source: Phys.org