Why is there so much junk in space?

COOKIES For the best possible video quality and to enable the sharing functionality, please accept all cookies. To adjust your cookie settings, click .

In this video, we explore the Kessler effect and how space debris is generated using marbles. This educational activity was designed with primary STEM teachers in mind, but can be done by anyone, anywhere!

Find the accompanying educational resource.

Access the other ESA Teach with Space videos

CREDIT
ESA - European Space Agency This video includes third party content. It shall not be modified, and parts of the video (e.g. footage, animations, music etc.) shall not be used in other productions without explicit authorisation by ESA.
LICENCE
ESA Standard Licence

Closed captions available Captions and subtitles are available (automatically generated by YouTube) - select your language using the YouTube player controls. A non-YouTube version is available using the 'download' button above.
Documentary
Education
Space Debris
ESA Teach with Space Teach with Space debris videos

Embed code