Do you think there will ever be negative consequences to all the junk we've dumped out into space?

Answer 1

There is a concern that too much stuff floating in orbit could create a large amount of debris. For example if a satellite where to break up due to being hit by an asteroid its parts could act as projectiles breaking up other satellites. If the conditions are right and their are enough objects to collide with it could cause a debris field around the planet which could prevent anything from being launched into orbit with out being pelted with little pieces of space junk.

Over the couse of time the debris will burn up as it falls out of orbit, but that may take many years after such an event.

Answer 2

Space debris in low orbit is already a serious hazard to space craft. It is like an artificial meteor storm.

Answer 3

Nope. It'll burn up in the atmosphere if it ever comes back. Plus, I don't know if you noticed, but space is pretty vast. I don't think Our trash is going to make that big a difference.

Answer 4

heck yes! did you see that refridgerator they dumped out of the space station? they SAID it was unnecessary gear, but I bet it was spoiled food. that stuff sneaks up on you. i just had to throw away some Ranch Dressing that was labeled 2001.

Answer 5

I'm betting that someone is trying to come up with a way to 'net' some of the non-working stuff and bring it back to recycle some of the more expensive parts...something for you good thinkers to be good thinkin' on, eh?...........*smile*...............

Answer 6

nasa and other space agencies take this issue seriously. they don't want any of their $$$$$$$ craft being damaged.

Answer 7

yeh