The amount of space debris orbiting Earth is estimated to be around 160 million, according to the French space agency Cnes (Centre national d'études spatiales). Since the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik-1, in 1957, the number of debris has continued to grow. Today, there are approximately 15,700 operational satellites in orbit, a number that has risen sharply in recent years due to the growing involvement of private companies like SpaceX. In addition to these working satellites, there are also decommissioned satellites, spent rocket parts, and fragments of all sizes—most of which result from accidental or intentional explosions or the degradation of materials in the harsh environment of space. Of the debris in orbit, only 23,200 objects larger than 10 cm are cataloged, while the vast majority—smaller pieces—are not tracked. These smaller fragments pose a significant risk to active satellites and spacecraft due to their high speeds. To address this growing problem, American startup KMI Space is developing a system called REACCH, inspired by the way gecko feet stick to surfaces. This system would use flexible, tentacle-like arms to capture debris or move satellites, bringing them down into Earth's atmosphere where they would burn up safely. The technology is expected to be ready for use by the end of 2028. A smaller version of the system was tested successfully on the International Space Station over 200 days in 2025. The European Space Agency (ESA) signed a contract in 2020 with the Swiss company Clear Space to remove the old European rocket Vega from orbit by 2025. However, in August 2023, the Vega collided with an unidentified piece of debris, making its retrieval too risky. As a result, the mission's target has changed to retrieving the Proba-1 satellite, and the project has been rescheduled for December 31, 2028. This shift highlights the unpredictable challenges of space debris removal and the need for continued innovation in this area. Efforts to clean up space debris are becoming increasingly important as more satellites and spacecraft are launched into orbit. With the growing number of objects in space, the risk of collisions and damage to operational satellites is rising. Technologies like REACCH and the ESA's collaboration with Clear Space represent steps toward managing this challenge. However, the complexity of space debris removal remains high, requiring both advanced engineering and careful planning to ensure the safety of future space missions.