12. The Problem With Space Litter

Did you know there's litter in space? In fact, whole chunks of rockets are just floating around up there. Dead satellites too. And it may pose a really big problem to the future of space travel. Let Me Explain.

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05.00 7 Jul 2022

12. The Problem With Space Litter

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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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05.00 7 Jul 2022

Did you know there's litter in space?

In fact, whole chunks of rockets are just floating around up there. Dead satellites too.

And it may pose a really big problem to the future of space travel.

Let Me Explain.

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