What is the Kessler Syndrome?

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Could we accidentally destroy all our satellites? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore Kessler Syndrome and the risks of space debris. What would happen if all satellites went down? How much space junk is a problem?

A big thanks to Theodore Kruczek and the Keep Track app for helping us visualize historical and current satellite & debris data! Keep Track is FREE at keeptrack.space

Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction: Satellites in Space
00:38 - The Early Days of Satellites
02:10 - Space JUnk & Anti-Satellite Tests
05:45 - Activating the Kessler Syndrome
09:38 - Closing Thoughts


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