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SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

FromShort Wave


SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The private space company run by Elon Musk launched 60 satellites into orbit this week. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel explains why astronomers worry that kind of traffic — if it continues unabated — could permanently alter their ability to observe the night sky. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Nov 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.