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Space Pollution: Sustainability, Peace and Security…

Space Pollution: Sustainability, Peace and Security - SDG Media Zone, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA79 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:20:07
Asset Language
English
Original
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
OUTER SPACE
EARTH
ENVIRONMENT
PEACE AND SECURITY
Summary
Skyrocketing numbers of orbital launches and atmospheric reentries are bringing rapid and profound changes to the environments of low-Earth orbit and our upper atmosphere. Partly due to satellite "mega constellations," the global launch industry may launch up to 50,000 new satellites into orbit by 2030.
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Description
Speakers:

  • Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Executive Director, Center for Air and Space Law, University of Mississippi

  • Dr. José Pedro Ferreira, Fulbright Fellow, Aerospace Engineer, University of Southern California

Moderator:

  • Lee Billings, Scientific American

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