Tag: Orbital economics
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The Kessler Syndrome: A Threat to Orbit and Beyond
The concept of the Kessler Syndrome, although explored frequently, continues to be misunderstood by the broader public. This phenomenon refers to a potentially catastrophic collisional cascade of space debris in low-Earth orbit (LEO) that could render parts of space unusable. Interestingly, several users on forums like Hacker News express that media coverage on this topic…