
How the battle for space will change the world, with Tim Marshall
Instant Genius
00:00
The Future of Astro Politics
Tim Marshall talks about the future of astro politics on this week's Instant Genius. He says we are getting closer to being able to put fields of solar panels in space to reflect 24-7 because there is no day and night, solar energy down to earth. Once we are established on the moon within a decade attention will then turn to using as a launch pad for Mars - he would be surprised if we were not on Mars by 2040.
Play episode from 28:34
Transcript


