What Is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — And Why Do Some Scientists Think the Space Disaster Scenario Has Already Started?

In an article for CNN Science, Dr. Nilton Renno, a professor at University of Michigan Climate and Space, explains Kessler’s Syndrome, a scenario in which the number of satellites and space debris in orbit is so high that collisions occur, generating more space junk and falling satellite debris. He was interviewed in the article “ Continue Reading »

“99% of Space Junk is Undetectable. That Could Change Soon”

Dr. Nilton O. Renno, professor at U-M Climate and Space and U-M Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, assistant research scientist at U-M Climate and Space, were featured in an article titled “99% of Space Junk is Undetectable. That Could Change Soon” from Universe Today. The article discussed how they are currently working to detect Continue Reading »