Kessler Syndrome Planets

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Kessler Syndrome is a scenario in which a cascade of orbital collisions could render low orbit a wasteland of dangerous debris. Will it happen to us, and what can we do if it does?

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Credits:
Kessler Syndrome Planets
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 329, February 10, 2022
Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Written & Edited by:
Isaac Arthur
Jerry Guern of Jerry's Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnySNJ_gDOdRAdUXbIpxYQw

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg https://www.spacehabs.com
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Kris Holland of https://www.maficstudios.com
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Udo Schroeter

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator