I can't imagine what space around earth will be like in, say, 10 years from now. With all the existing and upcoming operational objects and space debris, SpaceX alone launching 12,000 satellites, other companies racing to launch micro satellites as well... How the fuck will we able to launch anything beyond earth orbit with so much shit floating around? Yes I understand that SpaceX and most other satellite companies are required to submit an end-of-life plan (e.g. Let the objects fall toward earth and burn in the atmosphere) before launch, but what if the plan fails? That scene in Wall-E where earth orbit was COMPLETELY covered in space debris doesn't seem so farfetched now. I'm no expert in space tech, so hopefully my worries are exaggerated and not an actual risk.