Space Experts Warn of Potential Communications Disruption Due to Space Debris
Space experts are raising alarms about the growing threat of space debris potentially disrupting global communications. The concern stems from the accumulation of human-made debris in Earth's orbit, which could lead to collisions that damage satellites and other critical infrastructure. This scenario, known as the Kessler Syndrome, was first theorized by NASA scientist Donald Kessler in 1978. The theory suggests that as debris collides, it creates more debris, potentially leading to a cascade of collisions that could render space unusable. Currently, there are over 25,000 objects larger than 10 cm and 500,000 objects between 1 and 10 cm orbiting Earth. These objects travel at speeds up to 15 kilometers per second, posing significant risks to satellites. Despite the dangers, there have been no large-scale efforts to mitigate the accumulation of space debris. 
