"Kessler syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Proposed by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Kessler syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A theoretical scenario in which the density of objects in low Earth orbit due to space pollution is high enough that collisions between objects could cause a cascade in which each collision generates debris that increases the likelihood of further collisions. Wikipedia link: Kessler syndrome Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronautics, Orbits, Space
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