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If Kessler syndrome is not triggered, when will peak space debris be reached?

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Space Debris and the Kessler Syndrome

Will Kessler syndrome occur before 2050?

17%

What percent of spacecraft will satisfy post mission disposal regulations in the decade of 2020-2029?

59.3

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Space Debris and the Kessler Syndrome

Will Kessler syndrome occur before 2050?

17%

What percent of spacecraft will satisfy post mission disposal regulations in the decade of 2020-2029?

59.3