Have you ever heard of space junk? It’s not just old satellites or rocket parts—it’s a growing cloud of debris hurtling around Earth at unimaginable speeds. And here’s the scary part: even a tiny piece, just one centimeter wide, can strike with the force of a hand grenade. Imagine something the size of a marble hitting with enough energy to cripple a spacecraft or puncture the International Space Station. But here’s the real question: What can we do about it?This isn’t just a sci-fi problem—it’s our future. Come and explore it with me. Have you ever heard of space junk? It’s not just old satellites or rocket parts—it’s a growing cloud of debris hurtling around Earth at unimaginable speeds. And here’s the scary part: even a tiny piece, just one centimeter wide, can strike with the force of a hand grenade. Imagine something the size of a marble hitting with enough energy to cripple a spacecraft or puncture the International Space Station. But here’s the real question: What can we do about it?This isn’t just a sci-fi problem—it’s our future. Come and explore it with me. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx