Satellite debris, rocket bodies and a collection of other man-made objects which orbit the earth may harm satellites, space stations which are now in operation.
As of today, 24,193 such objects orbiting the earth have been recorded and monitored.
| COUNTRY/GROUP | Number of junk objects |
|---|
| Russia | 15,117 |
| U.S. | 6,144 |
| China | 1,307 |
| France | 724 |
| India | 334 |
| Japan | 285 |
| International Space Station | 92 |
| European Space Agency | 45 |
| China/Brazil | 34 |
| Germany | 16 |
| U.K. | 14 |
| Others | 81 |
