Exploring the Impacts of a 'Satellite Death Spiral' in 2023
The future of space exploration has been thrown into question as a result of the recent discovery of a satellite death spiral. In short, this phenomenon occurs when two satellites orbit too close to each other and their gravitational pull causes them to spiral closer and closer until they eventually collide. This has the potential to create a chain reaction of debris that could seriously damage or destroy other satellites in the vicinity, thus endangering the future of space exploration. The implications of a satellite death spiral are serious, and the world’s leading space agencies are swiftly working to address this issue.
source: Phys.org