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Stark reality of Kessler syndrome's danger to humanity explained by scientists and it is terrifying


Published on 2024-12-27 11:42:19 - LADbible
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  • Theorised by NASA scientists Donald Kessler and Burton Cour-Palais back in 1978, the Kessler syndrome warns that objects orbiting Earth in close proximity to the planet will become so crowded that a chain reaction of collisions could begin.

Kessler Syndrome, as explained in the article from LADbible, refers to a theoretical scenario where the density of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO) becomes so high that collisions between objects could cause a cascade effect. This cascade would generate more debris, leading to further collisions, potentially making space activities and satellite operations extremely hazardous or even impossible. The article discusses how this could result in a "debris belt" around Earth, rendering space travel and satellite launches unfeasible for generations. It highlights the growing concern over space debris, with current estimates suggesting there are millions of pieces of debris already in orbit, ranging from defunct satellites to tiny fragments. The piece also touches on efforts to mitigate this risk, including international guidelines for space debris mitigation, the development of technologies to remove space junk, and the importance of responsible space usage to prevent such a catastrophic scenario from becoming a reality.

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