Exploring the challenges and significance of safely de-orbiting a space station the size of football fields, emphasizing the need for advanced technology. The chapter wraps up with a mention of the recording location and a closing message from the host.
What is the Sun’s ecliptic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the things you thought you knew about spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and taking spacecraft out of orbit.
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