Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably': has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

Space operations now come with significant risks, especially considering the Kessler effect where collisions can exponentially increase space debris and make orbit increasingly dangerous.

The sheer volume of existing and projected satellites dramatically increases the risk of collision, creating a hazardous environment for both new and existing space crafts.

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