Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Kessler Syndrome

Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Could we accidentally destroy all our satellites? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore Kessler Syndrome and the risks of space debris. What would happen if all satellites went down? How much space junk is a problem? A big thanks to Theodore Kruczek and the Keep Track app for helping us visualize historical and current satellite & debris data! Keep Track is FREE at keeptrack.space Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction: Satellites in Space 00:38 - The Early Days of Satellites 02:10 - Space JUnk & Anti-Satellite Tests 05:45 - Activating the Kessler Syndrome 09:38 - Closing Thoughts Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson