TED Talks Daily Space traffic is our next wicked environmental problem | Moriba Jah
Jul 2, 2019
Astrodynamicist Moriba Jah sheds light on the critical issue of space traffic and the alarming amount of debris circling our planet. He discusses the urgent need for a global system to monitor these hazardous objects. Jah advocates for Astrograph, a crowdsourced monitoring platform aimed at enhancing safety in orbit. The conversation highlights the imperative for sustainable policies to manage space pollution, ensuring that we can continue to reap the benefits of space exploration without compromising our environment.
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Space Debris Threat
- Moriba Jah, an astrodynamicist, studies object motion in space.
- He reveals that only 1% of hazardous space objects are tracked, endangering crucial services.
Orbital Debris Accumulation
- Most launched objects remain in orbit as debris.
- Collisions, explosions, and intentional destruction worsen the problem.
Space Highways and Traffic
- Space debris concentrates in 'space highways' due to space-time curvature.
- Unlike terrestrial highways, space lacks traffic rules, raising safety concerns.