The Kessler syndrome, a chilling scenario outlined by NASA scientist Donald Kessler in 1978, warns of the devastating ...

The scenario, in which space debris collides and creates more debris, is called Kessler Syndrome. Eventually, the proliferation could make Earth’s orbit too clogged for satellites to orbit ...

Space junk is a major threat with millions of debris pieces now in orbit. Risks range from minor collisions reducing the ...

All of this debris floating around in space could lead to a theoretical scenario known as the Kessler Syndrome. Here's what to know about space junk, why it's a problem and what's being done about it.

Increasingly crowded orbits full of satellites and debris pose potential hazards for services on Earth, and need regulation.

When you look up at the night sky, you might not notice the ever-growing field of debris surrounding Earth. However, over 7,500 active satellites are currently ... Continue Reading → ...

This escalating issue is known as the Kessler Syndrome, a scenario where the accumulation of space debris leads to increased orbital collisions. The International Space Station faced a potential ...

The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.

All this junk floating around in space can lead to a theoretical scenario which is known as the Kessler Syndrome. Space Junk is the debris comprised of old non-functional satellites and other man ...

Details about the Kessler syndrome explored as the experts warn about a critical future due to the space junk. (Image via Paul Hennessy/Anadolu via Getty Images) Experts are raising concerns about ...