The term Kessler Syndrome, sometimes seen in the news, refers to
(a) A chain reaction of space debris collisions, making Earth's orbit unsafe.
(b) A medical condition related to genetic disorders.
(c) A cybersecurity threat involving large-scale data breaches.
(d) A climate phenomenon causing rapid ice melting in polar regions.

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The term Kessler Syndrome, sometimes seen in the news, refers to
(a) A chain reaction of space debris collisions, making Earth's orbit unsafe.
(b) A medical condition related to genetic disorders.
(c) A cybersecurity threat involving large-scale data breaches.
(d) A climate phenomenon causing rapid ice melting in polar regions.

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The Kessler Syndrome is a phenomenon in which the amount of junk in orbit around Earth reaches a point where it just creates more and more space debris, causing big problems for satellites, astronauts and mission planners.
This can lead to a self-sustaining chain reaction, making certain orbits around Earth hazardous for satellites and space missions.

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The term Kessler Syndrome, sometimes seen in the news, refers to (a) A chain reaction of space debris collisions, making Earth's orbit unsafe. (b) A medical condition related to genetic disorders. (c) A cybersecurity threat involving large-scale data breaches. (d) A climate phenomenon causing rapid ice melting in polar regions.

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