What happens if our satellites start smashing into each other, turning low Earth orbit into a cosmic demolition derby? In this episode, we dive into the looming threat of the Kessler Syndrome—when runaway collisions create a cloud of space junk that could cripple global communications, GPS, healthcare, and even energy systems. From ESA’s technical playbook for debris mitigation to survivalist guides prepping for “the day the satellites die,” we’ll decode both the science and the snark of space junk management.
