Kessler

Kessler is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the word Kessel, meaning kettle or cauldron, with the suffix -er indicating a person associated with or from that place. The name is borne by many individuals across various fields, including science, politics, and the arts.

Kessler syndrome refers to a theoretical cascade of debris collisions in Earth orbit that could exponentially increase the amount of space debris and threaten spaceflight. The term was introduced by Donald J. Kessler, a NASA scientist, in 1978 to describe how debris from higher-altitude satellites could collide with objects in lower orbit, creating more debris and potentially triggering a chain reaction of further collisions.

In industry and commerce, Kessler is used as a brand name for companies that manufacture technical products, including camera support equipment and related tools. The name appears in product lines and company identities related to engineering, manufacturing, and professional equipment.