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Might a Kessler belt of known quantities eliminate or make harder launch from some areas more than others? (Essentially a space shield?) The Kessler Syndrome i
by adolph 3y ago
Might a Kessler belt of known quantities eliminate or make harder launch from some areas more than others? (Essentially a space shield?)
The Kessler Syndrome is a phenomenon in which the density of objects in low Earth orbit increases due to space pollution, causing collisions between objects to generate more space debris, increasing the likelihood of further collisions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kessler_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kessler_syndrome
- dylan604 3y agoIt'll just bring in a whole new meaning to the term launch window. Not only do you have to wait to launch your new thing for the orbital mechanics to work to your favor, but you'll also have to wait for the opening in the space shield to align as well.
- marcosdumay 3y agoKessler syndrome is about orbits becoming unfit for satellite to stay on them. On the short periods involved in a launch, you'll need many orders of magnitude more trash on orbit. It's quite possible that it's not viable at all to launch that amount of stuff from Earth.