Outer space has always been a source of inspiration and opportunity. The Artemis II mission, which returned to Earth on April 10, has set humans farther from Earth than ever before. The historic lunar flyby shows what humanity can achieve when nations and industries come together to push boundaries. After nearly 70 years of satellite launches and 65 years since the first human spaceflight, space has become integral to modern life. Sending up spacecraft has become a frequent occurrence but ensuring responsible end-of-life management has not kept pace.Over 13,000 active satellites launched by nearly 100 countries now circle the planet,…