Kessler Syndrome: How Our Own Satellites Could Trap Humans on Earth
Kessler syndrome could make space exploration and the use of satellites dangerous, or even unfeasible, for many generations.
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With space junk clouding Earth’s orbit, are we barreling toward ‘Kessler Syndrome’?
The concept known as “Kessler Syndrome” was proposed nearly five decades ago. Experts weigh in on whether the space-based disaster scenario is already unfolding.
What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?
The concept known as “Kessler Syndrome” was proposed nearly five decades ago. Experts weigh in on whether the space-based disaster scenario is already unfolding.