What is Kessler Syndrome — and why do some scientists think the space debris problem is critical?
What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the future of space exploration hangs in the balance? It’s a terrifying scenario: a runaway chain reaction of colliding space debris, creating a dense cloud that makes further space travel practically impossible. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a very real possibility, stemming from decades … Read more