'Swachh Space': India's Plan To Clean Up Its Orbital Trash By 2030
India has launched the 'Swachh Space' initiative, aiming to eliminate orbital debris from its space missions by 2030. The project involves collaboration with private startups to address the growing issue of space congestion.
Why it matters
Addresses the critical global issue of space sustainability and the safety of orbital infrastructure.
India has unveiled an ambitious "Swachh Space" vision that aims to make the country's space activities debris free by 2030. A Hyderabad-based startup has stepped forward to develop technologies that could one day clean up Earth's increasingly crowded orbits. It is estimated that over 100 million pieces of man-made junk float in space.Announcing the goal of making space debris-free, Union Minister of State for Science Jitendra Singh said on November 5 that India is emerging among the early global pioneers in space debris removal and is advancing capabilities that will help make outer space safer and more sustainable.
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