There Might Be A Limit on How Many Satellites We Can Launch

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The number of satellites has grown dramatically and it will continue to grow. But where's the limit? How many satellites can we realistically launch? Most people think that it's the Kessler Syndrome. Saturating the orbit with space debris until a chain reaction erupts. But there might be other limiting factors. What are they? Finding out in this interview.

🟣 Guest: Professor Laura Revell
https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Laura-Revell/publications

00:00 Intro
02:15 What happens to satellites upon re-entry
10:41 Rocket fuel emissions
24:13 Possible nuclear wars
29:07 Current obsession
34:45 Final thoughts

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