Are We Too Late To Avoid Kessler Syndrome?

The video discusses the vast amount of space debris orbiting Earth, including active satellites, old rocket parts, and other debris. It highlights the monitoring efforts by the US Department of Defence and the potential dangers of collisions, such as the 2009 Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251 crash. The video warns of the Kessler Syndrome, where debris collisions could cause a chain reaction, and mentions JAXA's efforts to remove large debris. It also explores deorbiting methods and the lack of financial incentives for cleanup, suggesting that entities responsible for launching objects should also handle their removal.

What is the estimated number of objects bigger than one millimeter in Earth's orbit?

Describe the collision that occurred between Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251.

What is Kessler Syndrome and why is it a concern?

What measures are being proposed to manage space debris?

What is the responsibility of space agencies regarding defunct objects in space?