The New Space Race!
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
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Space Debris: The Silent Threat
This chapter explores the dangers of space debris and its impact on space missions, illustrating incidents like the International Space Station collision. It raises concerns about the surge in satellite launches from major companies, stressing the need for regulatory action to prevent catastrophic chain reactions in Earth's orbit. The discussion combines science with cultural references while deliberating the complexities of space governance, ownership, and the long-term implications of satellite proliferation.
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