Kessler syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
space debris scenario
gptkbp:affects low Earth orbit
gptkbp:consequence loss of access to space
gptkbp:describedBy 1978
Donald J. Kessler
gptkbp:describes space debris
collisional cascading
runaway debris growth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kessler syndrome
gptkbp:namedAfter Donald J. Kessler
gptkbp:relatedTo space sustainability
orbital debris mitigation
space environment
gptkbp:result exponential debris growth
increased collision probability
gptkbp:riskFor gptkb:satellite
satellites
space stations
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkb:ESA
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anti-satellite_weapon_(ASAT)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6