A ground-breaking photography exhibition is to be held to highlight the serious and growing problem of space debris.
Our ‘Fragile Space’ spotlights the vital importance of space sustainability and protection of the night sky through a powerful blend of reportage and artistic photography.
Created and led by photographer Max Alexander and supported by the Royal Astronomical Society, ‘Our Fragile Space’ will be open to the public from 19 March to 10 May 2026 in the courtyard of Burlington House, London.
Space debris poses a serious threat to our lives
Our Fragile Spaces will showcase the growing threat that space debris poses to our environment and way of life.
These concerns are shared by RAS, especially in the wake of SpaceX, Reflect Orbital and China’s plans to launch a combined 1.25 million satellites into already crowded and increasingly dangerous low-Earth orbit.
“Max Alexander’s wonderful exhibition is a powerful and timely reminder of the growing threat of space debris,” said RAS President Professor Mike Lockwood.
“These images are both thought-provoking and instructive, giving weight to an urgent question that requires global answers: How do we approach problems that can have devastating consequences, not just for astronomy but for all of us?”
Supporting organizations and people to make a difference
The project provides a compelling visual narrative about the “fourth realm” of environmental issues, the near-space environment, while championing the people and efforts leading the fight against this issue.
By exposing the invisible reality of orbital danger to the public eye, Our Fragile Space has moved from a traditional gallery exhibition to an important catalyst for global diplomatic and scientific debate.
Our Fragile Space Team Awarded for Project Impact
Our ‘Fragile Space’ has been exhibited at the United Nations in New York and Vienna, the European Parliament in Brussels and Lloyd’s in London.
This global reach allowed the exhibition to bridge the gap between complex orbital mechanics and public consciousness, advocating for stewardship of the skies on the international stage.
Its most important legacy is its role in shaping international space policy and its contribution to the UK Space Agency’s In-Orbit Services, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) framework.
In recognition of the impact of this project, the Our Fragile Space team, including Steve Kelly and Dr Stuart Clarke, received the prestigious Sir Arthur Clarke Team Media Award.
I recommend everyone to go see Our Fragile Space this spring.
Organized and supported by RAS, the exhibition continues to champion the protection of dark and quiet skies, making the case for the protection of the night sky as part of humanity’s common heritage in the face of unprecedented satellite expansion.
Anyone can view the exhibition free of charge and no reservation is required.
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