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With thousands of satellites in orbit and hundreds of thousands of debris fragments flying at extreme speeds, collisions are no longer a future problem. This video explains Kessler Syndrome, why it ...
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Discover how space debris tracking technology, automated satellite collision avoidance systems, and active debris removal missions prevent Kessler syndrome and protect orbiting spacecraft. The space ...