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With space junk clouding Earth's orbit, are we barreling toward 'Kessler Syndrome'?

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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.
The article from CNN discusses the growing problem of space junk and the potential for Kessler Syndrome, a scenario where the density of objects in low Earth orbit is high enough that collisions between objects could cause a cascade effect, creating more debris and making space activities and satellite operations increasingly hazardous. It highlights recent incidents where space debris has come dangerously close to operational satellites and the International Space Station, emphasizing the urgency for international cooperation to manage and mitigate space debris. The piece also touches on various proposed solutions like active debris removal missions, better tracking systems, and regulations to prevent further clutter in space. Scientists and space agencies are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of space travel and the potential for Kessler Syndrome to render certain orbits unusable, which could disrupt global communications, weather forecasting, and navigation systems.

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