Nelson vs. the Kessler Syndrome

By Marco Vargas

Nelson, a 15-year-old with a passion for aerospace engineering, dreams of traveling to the stars. His fascination with space leads him to discover a growing crisis: space debris. Leftover pieces of defunct satellites and rockets orbit Earth at incredible speeds, threatening operational satellites and future exploration. Nelson learns about the catastrophic Kessler Syndrome-a chain reaction of collisions that could render space unusable-and becomes determined to find a solution.
Using his creativity and technical skills, Nelson designs innovative debris-capturing mechanisms and promotes responsible space practices. However, before his ideas gain momentum, a massive solar flare strikes, triggering the very crisis he feared. Satellites fail, collisions escalate, and Earth feels the consequences: communication systems collapse, GPS and weather forecasting vanish, and the economy spirals into chaos. Space exploration grinds to a halt, and humanity faces the daunting challenge of repairing the damage.
With courage and determination, Nelson presents his ideas to scientists and engineers at a national innovation conference. His designs inspire a global mission, "Operation Space Sweep," uniting nations to clear the skies and ensure a brighter future. Nelson's story highlights the importance of perseverance, innovation, and collaboration, inspiring young readers to tackle global challenges and protect humanity's shared space environment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1964016037
• ISBN13: 9781964016030
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: R. R. Bowker
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"