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Megaconstellations are causing a Kessler Syndrome (youtu.be)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Lemminary@lemmy.world to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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Video from Jan 1, 2026, that popped in my feed and I completely missed.

[YouTube AI summary] Anton Petrov examines a study highlighting how high-density satellite networks create a fragile 'house of cards' in low Earth orbit. The analysis focuses on the rapid increase in collision risks due to limited maneuvering time and the potential impact of extreme space weather.

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[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

If you wanted to launch a sattelite that would trigger Kessler Syndrome, how would you design it, what orbit would it take and where would you activate it?

[–] human@slrpnk.net 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Might not be a bad thing if we can't breach low earth orbit for a few decades. Spoil some billionaire bugout plans and give us a chance to get our shit together before the race to mine everything kicks off.

[–] pammyfromthesticks@mander.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This is such good news. Their failure is our gain... I want to snack on some billionares like bubba gump cooks shrimp. Humanity get along, share or perish.

[–] Sunsofold@lemmings.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Another Torment Nexus to add to our collection. Neat!

[–] pammyfromthesticks@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

edong and his low orbitz... its raining trash

[–] pammyfromthesticks@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

Can you imagine a datacenter in space.... edong is a k hole crack head. He is such a dum dum

[–] pammyfromthesticks@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

I got it.... space vacums... you are welcome. Saved the world.