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  • The Kessler Syndrome: A Threat to Orbit and Beyond

    The Kessler Syndrome: A Threat to Orbit and Beyond

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    Amelia Taylor
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    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…