Fifty specific space debris objects, mostly from the USSR and Russia, could halve orbital collision risk

Removing 50 specific space debris objects could halve the risk of orbital collisions. These hazardous objects, primarily rocket bodies launched before 2000, pose the greatest threat. Two-thirds of the identified objects were launched by the USSR and Russia. The ongoing addition of new debris, particularly from China's recent launches, continues to exacerbate the problem, despite international guidelines for deorbiting.