What is Kessler Syndrome — and why do some scientists think the space age is ending?
What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the future of space exploration is threatened? It’s a scenario where the sheer amount of space debris orbiting Earth creates a cascading effect of collisions, leading to a potentially catastrophic chain reaction. Imagine a runaway train of junk in space, where each collision creates … Read more