Space Junk Threatens Satellites

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Kessler Syndrome: How Our Own Satellites Could Trap Humans on Earth

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More space junk in Earth 's orbit is creating an increasingly hazardous environment for operational spacecraft and satellites.

Space junk consists of nonfunctional satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments resulting from satellite collisions and explosions.

With thousands more satellites scheduled to launch in the coming years , the potential for collisions is set to increase.

Experts debate the potential severity and timelines of Kessler syndrome, with opinions differing on how quickly it could escalate.

SpaceX has implemented several measures to mitigate space debris risks with its Starlink satellites.

The satellites are placed in relatively low Earth orbits, which naturally decay over time, ensuring that they reenter the Earth 's atmosphere and burn up at the end of their operational life.

This inherently lowers the long-term risk of debris compared to satellites in higher orbits.

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