Space trash

Join Rebecca Heilweil, a Recode reporter detailing the alarming rise of space debris, and Moriba Jah, an aerospace engineering professor and expert on space sustainability. They tackle the consequences of a Russian satellite explosion that endangered the International Space Station. The duo discusses the pressing need for effective management of space junk, the geopolitical implications of rising debris, and the role of empathy in fostering responsible practices for the future of our shared orbital environment.