S2 Ep 11 - Killer Debris From Space
Xploration Outer Space
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It is all around us, yet we can't see it. Space debris is orbiting our planet in increasing numbers and could pose risks to both astronauts in space and humans on earth. Join host Emily Calandrelli as she explores what exactly this "space junk" is and how we track and manage all of the stuff hurtling around our planet.
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