What is Kessler Syndrome and why it could lead to a potential space disaster

Saturday, 28 December 2024
Thousands of satellites and rockets have contributed to an increasing accumulation of space debris, posing significant risks. The Kessler Syndrome, a hypothetical scenario proposed by NASA scientist Donald Kessler in 1978, describes how space junk could create a cascading chain of collisions, jeopardizing satellite operations and space exploration efforts for future generations.

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News video: ISRO Delays SpaDeX Mission by 2 Minutes Due to Space

ISRO Delays SpaDeX Mission by 2 Minutes Due to Space "Traffic Jam" Caused by Musk's SpaceX Satellite 03:03

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was forced to delay the launch of its SpaDeX mission by two minutes due to a "traffic jam" in space, caused by a satellite from Elon Musk's SpaceX. The delay, which was a precautionary measure, was taken to avoid potential collision risks with the SpaceX...

What is Kessler Syndrome and why it could lead to a potential space disaster

ISRO Delays SpaDeX Mission by 2 Minutes Due to Space "Traffic Jam" Caused by Musk's SpaceX Satellite 03:03

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