Search for design solutions to prevent the Kessler effect

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of near-earth space associated with the formation of objects called "space debris". The main sources of the appearance of "space debris" in near-earth orbits are highlighted. Examples of the negative impact of "space debris" on functioning spacecraft and stations are given. The general statistics of observations of near-Earth space, obtained by specialized complexes for recognizing space objects, are presented. Conceptual design solutions are proposed to prevent the Kessler effect.