What is Kessler Syndrome — and why do some scientists think the space age is at risk?
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 collisions in low Earth orbit, creating a dense cloud of debris that makes further space travel virtually impossible. Imagine a cosmic traffic jam, but instead of … Read more