Space Oddity

Could space be where the next arms race plays out?

The night sky has been a source of wonder for humanity. We may still look at the stars with awe but we also think of space as a potential military asset. And we are filling it with junk. Gerry Gilmore and Ben Wilkinson reflect on this unhappy situation.

Could space be where the next arms race plays out? It’s already compromised by the satellite rubbish we have left there. Gerry Gilmore and Ben Wilkinson go stargazing but not in the way we think of it.



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