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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

I think I Barliman Butterburred it: Start off at as low a trajectory as possible, and shoot the cone upward so the bulk of it reaches high orbit and starts to decay. That'll cross the most pathse. Bonus: Find out what the prevalent direction of sattelites is and try to go opposite to maximize delta v and passes-per-orbit.

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