What belongs
in orbit?
Sort spacecraft scenarios, distinguish active satellites from debris, and discuss why the difference matters.
30 MIN · SCIENCEOpen activity ↗
FLORIDA ROOTS. AN ORBITAL PERSPECTIVE.
A future worth
keeping clear.
Space connects our world. Let’s teach the next generation how to protect it.
We’re building space debris education for middle school, high school, and college communities—starting here in Florida.
Bring space into your classroom ↗An education initiative in development
OUR SHARED ORBITAL ENVIRONMENT
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LEARN THE SCIENCEASK BETTER QUESTIONSDESIGN A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE
01 / WHY SPACE DEBRIS MATTERS
Our connection to space
starts on Earth.
Satellites help us observe weather, navigate, and communicate. Defunct spacecraft and fragments can threaten working satellites and create more debris when they collide.
Our mission is to make this shared challenge understandable—and turn curiosity into thoughtful action through education.
Explore the science with ESA ↗02 / START IN THE CLASSROOM
Big questions.
Every learning level.
Free starter activities for educators. No special equipment required. Each activity invites students to explain their reasoning, not just find an answer.
What belongs
Design the
end of a mission.
Compare mission-ending choices and write a plan that considers debris, uncertainty, and responsibility.
45 MIN · DESIGNOpen activity ↗
Who protects
a shared orbit?
Build an evidence-based policy brief exploring incentives, accountability, and the limits of a proposed solution.
60 MIN · POLICYOpen activity ↗
03 / A DAY TO LEARN. A REASON TO ACT.
Clean Space Day
A proposed education campaign from Space Conservancy. Bring your classroom or campus together to learn about orbital debris and share ideas for a more responsible future in space.
Plan a classroom event ↗01Explore the problem
02Investigate a solution
03Share what you learned
Choose a date that works for your school. A coordinated campaign date has not yet been announced.
04 / KEEP EXPLORING
Learn from the people
working on the challenge.
Secure World Foundation Space sustainability and policy ↗ESA Clean Space Debris prevention and removal ↗Space Sustainability Rating Responsible mission practices ↗
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