Space Waste Continues To Increase, Here's The Response Of The Chairperson Of Ariksa

General Chairperson of Ariksa Adi Rahman Adiwoso (photo: Rana/VOI)

JAKARTA The Indonesian Space Association (Ariksa) has also responded to the problem of space debris. This issue is becoming a concern in various parts of the world because of the increasing number.

The amount of space debris in orbit has reached tens of thousands. Data from the European Space Agency (ESA) last year revealed that there are more than 35,000 objects in space today.

About 26,000 of them are debris originating from satellite pieces or spacecraft with a size of more than 4 inches. If not handled, these objects could disrupt the space ecosystem.

General Chairperson of Ariksa, Adi Rahman Adiwoso, said that they always follow the direction of the Peaceful Space Use Committee (COPUOS). This committee is from the United Nations (UN).

"Indeed, in terms of (overcoming space debris) there are requests to reduce waste (in orbit)," said Adi. However, this problem cannot be handled alone.

As a country left behind in the development of the space economy in Southeast Asia, Adi said that Indonesia should not move alone. Actions like this are considered detrimental.

Adi did not explain what kind of things they would do to help deal with space debris. However, Adi highlighted the ability of developed countries to overcome waste problems in orbit.

"Until now, developed countries do not have the ability to control waste (antariksa)," Adi said when met by VOI on Thursday, August 21. We must be responsible together.

Adi also mentioned America's actions that did not pay attention to this issue. According to him, America has not been able to prevent the problem of space debris so that Indonesia is still lacking in dealing with this.

"Meanwhile, America, which throws many satellites, doesn't have the ability to control (space debris) yet," said Adi. But we agree that the garbage must be (handled)

It is hoped that Ariksa can develop qualified satellite technology in the future. This satellite must be able to re-enter orbit, another term from de-orbit, appropriately so that it can burn in the atmosphere.