Out of the Silent Planet

Episode 3 - SpaceX Starlink and the perils of space junk

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In this episode we talk about some of the issues astronomers have with planned satellite mega-constellations like Starlink and the increasingly dangerous problem of Earth’s orbital garbage heap, and pontificate on the US presidential election.

  • 0:30 - intro discussion on US politics
  • 25:51 - space junk
  • 57:04 - SpaceX Starlink and its effects on astronomy

    • Links:

    • Why Nature supports Joe Biden for US president
    • The Elusive Peril of Space Junk
    • Concerns about ground based astronomical observations: a step to safeguard the astronomical sky
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      Out of the Silent PlanetBy Tony Maue, Michael Phillips