The Growing Risk Of Space Junk

The video discusses the prevalence and risks of space debris, highlighting the Kessler Syndrome, which describes how collisions create more debris, leading to further collisions. It explains the dangers posed to astronauts and satellites, and the role of organizations like LeoLabs in tracking debris. The video also touches on space warfare's contribution to debris and the longevity of space junk, using Vanguard 1 as an example.

What is the primary risk to astronauts on the International Space Station according to NASA?

• Lack of oxygen

• Orbital debris collisions

• Radiation exposure

• Mechanical failures

What is the Kessler Syndrome?

• A theory about the expansion of the universe

• A scenario where space debris collisions create more debris

• A method for launching satellites

• A type of space radiation

Why are small pieces of space debris particularly dangerous?

• They are invisible to tracking systems

• They travel at high speeds and can cause significant damage

• They are radioactive

• They are difficult to distinguish from stars

What is one proposed solution for dealing with large pieces of space debris?

• Capturing them with nets

• Tracking and avoiding them

• Ignoring them as they pose no threat

• Using lasers to vaporize them

What role does LeoLabs play in managing space debris?

• They manufacture satellites

• They track debris and warn satellite operators

• They clean up space debris

• They launch new satellites