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The Epic Plan to DEMOLISH The $160BN International Space Station - #137
Mar 27, 2025
This week dives into the ambitious plan to demolish the International Space Station with a specially modified SpaceX rocket. The conversation touches on innovative skyscraper designs, including Zaha Hadid's striking project in Tbilisi and Adelaide's first-ever skyscraper. The hosts explore the engineering challenges of the ISS and contemplate the future of space amidst rising debris concerns. With humor and insights, they navigate the complex relationship between urban development and environmental impacts, making serious topics fun and engaging.
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- The planned demolition of the International Space Station involves a controlled descent by SpaceX to prevent dangerous re-entry risks.
- Adelaide's first skyscraper project signifies significant economic investment and job creation, highlighting the city's architectural and urban development.
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The International Space Station's Demolition Plans
The International Space Station (ISS), a symbol of human ingenuity and international cooperation, is set to face demolition after more than 25 years of operation. Constructed at an extraordinary cost of over $160 billion, it is touted as the most complex and expensive object ever built. In an unprecedented move, SpaceX has been assigned the task of safely guiding the ISS back to Earth to prevent uncontrolled re-entry, which could pose significant risks if it fell in populated areas. The demolition will involve controlled descents, ultimately leading to a spectacular re-entry event anticipated to light up the sky as fragments disintegrate upon atmospheric entry.
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