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There is so much debris in space, which sooner rather tha... - Words And Expressions 1
There is so much debris in space, which sooner rather than later, is going to cause major damage. As a concerned citizen of Earth, write a letter to NASA Chief outlining your concerns. Your letter should be ‘formal’ in style and structure.
The points are given below for you to use. You may use other points as well.
(a) More than 5,00,000 pieces of debris or space ‘junk’ that travel at 17,500mph can damage satellites in the space.
(b) The debris can damage International Space Station and other spacecrafts with humans in it.
(c) Enormous amount of money would be lost if that happens.
(d) Much of the debris is so small that it cannot be tracked—this makes it more dangerous.
(e) Accidents have happened in the past.
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From: [Your Name]
[Your Address]
Date: 2nd January 2026
To: The Chief,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
Washington, D.C., USA
Subject: Concern regarding the increasing threat of space debris.
Sir/Madam,
Introduction:
I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen of Earth to highlight the growing and alarming issue of orbital debris. While space exploration has advanced human knowledge, it has also left behind a dangerous trail of "junk" that threatens the safety of our future missions and current infrastructure in space.
Body of the letter:
At present, there are more than 500,000 pieces of debris or space ‘junk’ orbiting Earth at speeds of up to 17,500 mph. At such high velocities, even a tiny fragment can cause catastrophic damage to functional satellites. This poses a severe risk to the International Space Station (ISS) and other spacecraft carrying humans. Past accidents have already demonstrated the reality of this threat. Furthermore, much of this debris is so small that it cannot be tracked, making it an invisible and unpredictable hazard. A major collision would lead to the loss of enormous amounts of money and critical global communication systems.
Conclusion:
I urge NASA to prioritize the development of advanced technologies to track and actively remove space junk. It is essential to ensure that space remains a safe environment for scientific exploration and future generations. I hope your organization will lead the global effort in addressing this critical issue.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
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