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Megaconstellations are causing a Kessler Syndrome (www.youtube.com)
submitted 5 months ago by 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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[–] 2 points 4 months ago

If it explodes as an orb, you'll lose most of your material to space or the atmosphere. Probably want a shrapnel cone in line with the orbit, maybe angled a little spaceward so more material gets into higher orbit to eventually decay.

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