Autonomous Satellite System to Address Space Debris

As space activity grows, so does the collection of orbital debris, which can be extremely dangerous for operational satellites, manned missions, and upcoming exploration missions. This paper suggests an autonomous system of satellites meant to actively remove debris in Low Earth Orbit. The system uses artificial intelligence for real-time detection, tracking, and classification of the debris, along with robotic components for precise capture and containment. Critical elements are sophisticated arrays of sensors, ion propulsion to assist with effective maneuvering, and modular architecture to enable repeated use. Technical and ethical issues are debated, as well as possible advantages like lowered risks for collisions and enhanced sustainability of orbital space. Challenges that are foreseeable, such as policy lacunae and technological limits, are also discussed in the paper, and it ends with suggestions and future scope for enlarging this technology. In all, the project emphasizes the significance of AI innovation in finding a solution to one of space's most urgent environmental issues.