Space Junk Crisis: Scientists Urge UN Action

As space debris becomes a growing global concern, scientists are calling on the United Nations to address the issue by including space protection in the Sustainable Development Goals. With a significant rise in satellite numbers and the risk of a 'Kessler syndrome,' this episode explores the urgent need for international cooperation to safeguard space for future generations. Join us as we delve into the parallels between marine pollution and space debris, and the critical importance of sustainable space practices.

Sources:
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/scientists-call-on-un-to-help-solve-earths-space-junk-problem
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2464596-weird-icy-balls-in-space-could-be-a-totally-new-kind-of-star/
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/jeff-bezos-unveils-orbital-reef-a-100-billion-space-station-for-luxury-tourism/
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/55261943/nasa-announces-winners-for-its-space-apps-challenge

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem
(00:03:54) Weird icy balls in space could be a totally new kind of star
(00:06:53) Jeff Bezos Unveils Orbital Reef: A $100 Billion Space Station for Luxury Tourism - Travel And Tour World
(00:10:07) NASA announces winners for its Space Apps Challenge