Today, Explained Space trash
Nov 30, 2021
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.
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Gravity Movie Scenario
- In the movie Gravity, a space debris cloud causes George Clooney's character to drift into space.
- This was based on a fictional Russian anti-satellite test.
Real-Life Gravity
- Russia recently conducted a real-life anti-satellite test, similar to the scenario in Gravity.
- This created a large amount of space debris, endangering the ISS.
Growing Space Debris Problem
- The recent Russian anti-satellite test highlights the growing problem of space debris.
- This debris poses a threat to astronauts and technology in space.