In science fiction we often see immense starships attacking planets, crushing or besieging them, but in our own future we may deploy powerful orbital fortresses to defend our world.

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Orbital Defense Platforms

Episode 423b; December 3, 2023

Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

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