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The 2007 ASAT Test & Space Militarization
Manage episode 479285914 series 3582378
Ever since satellites have existed, people have wanted to find ways to kill them. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are taking a look at the 2007 Chinese Anti-Satellite Test - the largest debris-creating event in space history - and the larger trend of nations trying to turn Low Earth Orbit into the zero-g Somme.
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Sources:
- Characteristics and Consequences of the Break-up of the Fengyun-1C Spacecraft, NASA
- Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment, T.S. Kelso
Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy
77 episodes
Manage episode 479285914 series 3582378
Ever since satellites have existed, people have wanted to find ways to kill them. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are taking a look at the 2007 Chinese Anti-Satellite Test - the largest debris-creating event in space history - and the larger trend of nations trying to turn Low Earth Orbit into the zero-g Somme.
Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content!
Sources:
- Characteristics and Consequences of the Break-up of the Fengyun-1C Spacecraft, NASA
- Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment, T.S. Kelso
Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy
77 episodes
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