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[Interview+] There Might Be A Limit on How Many Satellites We Can Launch
37 minutes Posted Mar 25, 2026 at 5:13 pm.
Intro 02:15 What happens to satellites upon re-entry 10:41 Rocket fuel emissions 24:13 Possible nuclear wars 29:07 Current obsession 34:45 Final thoughts
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Watch here (with no ads) or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w677o1jHYmkThe number of satellites has grown dramatically and it will continue to grow. But where's the limit? How many satellites can we realistically launch? Most people think that it's the Kessler Syndrome. Saturating the orbit with space debris until a chain reaction erupts. But there might be other limiting factors. What are they? Finding out in this interview.🟣 Guest: Professor Laura Revell https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Laura-Revell/publications00:00 Intro 02:15 What happens to satellites upon re-entry 10:41 Rocket fuel emissions 24:13 Possible nuclear wars 29:07 Current obsession 34:45 Final thoughts