{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind the Wings","title":"How Orbital Debris Could End Space Exploration - Episode 59","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ba1314eb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2387,"description":"Astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell explains how the ever-growing problem of space junk is threatening satellites, science missions, and even spaceflight as we know it.In this episode, Jonathan discusses orbital debris, anti-satellite missiles, clean-up efforts, and how one incident could cause a communication blackout for decades. In the lawless realm of low Earth orbit, we could see a future where space exploration comes to a halt altogether. However, some companies are testing solutions that aim to alleviate the problem before it's too late. There is a lot to learn!Resources:Jonathan's BioJonathan's Space ReportSpace Debris (NASA)Wild Wild Space Trailer (HBO Max)Chapters:","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sRmrC6FuoNH3pWa6rkZLjBH-8M0Unad9ARZWGqJnqyY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDU0LzE2NTQy/MDAwNjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}