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Back to EpisodesSpaceX's 1 million satellite plan could change the night sky
Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Scientists say a proposal to launch a million satellites into Earth's orbit is short-sighted, and highlights the need for more regulations as companies look to capitalize on space. We hear from Aaron Boley, Co-director at the Outer Space Institute and professor at UBC, about how having so many satellites in space can contribute to space junk and impact Earth's atmosphere.