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What's the Kessler Syndrome -- and because some Scientists Believe the Space Disaster Scenario Has Already Begun.

Summary by IOL Portugal
Space debris is transforming Earth's orbit into a growing risk zone. The theory of Kessler's syndrome, which provides for a reaction in a collision chain, may already be in progress — and threatening the future of space exploration.
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Since 2019, the number of active satellites has more than doubled, reaching nearly 11,700 in May 2025. Satellite constellations, such as SpaceX Starlink, dominate this space landscape, which is...

Space debris is transforming Earth's orbit into a growing risk zone. The theory of Kessler's syndrome, which provides for a reaction in a collision chain, may already be in progress — and threatening the future of space exploration.

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IOL Portugal broke the news in Portugal on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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