Aerospace Technology October 6, 2021With space exploration comes space junk. Tens of thousands of proposed satellites could enter orbit if plans come to fruition, where they would join about 27,000 pieces of space debris and increase the risk of collisions. Government and other agencies are looking at debris mitigation. Click through the chart to see the amount of debris left in the wake of some of the biggest satellite breakups. Interactive We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To read the article, see “Look out below: What will happen to the space debris in orbit?,” October 1, 2021.