Kessler Syndrome and Space Debris

Kessler Syndrome describes a self-perpetuating cascade of collisions between space debris, creating more debris and escalating the risk of damage to operational satellites and spacecraft. Space debris includes defunct satellites and fragments from past collisions. Tens of thousands of objects orbit Earth, with many untracked, posing dangers to satellites and space missions. Low-Earth orbit is particularly congested, heightening the risks. Mitigating the problem involves tracking debris and developing debris-removal technologies like braking sails. Without intervention, space may become unusable for future exploration and operations.