Channel: StarTalk

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: What’s going on with the rocket headed towards the moon? Is it the Chinese Long March 3 Rocket? Is it SpaceX debris? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss space junk and lunar impacts with Space Environmentalist and Privateer Chief Scientist, Moriba Jah (mission.privateer.com/). How do you figure out who space garbage is whose? We break down spectral analysis of these objects and how much space trash is up there. What is the geostationary belt? How do objects even get off course enough to head towards the moon? We break down how much energy it takes to get to the moon and how much of our stuff actually hits it. All that, plus, what is the future of junk on the moon? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - A Rocket Booster Expected To Crash Into The Moon? 4:46 - How Much Debris Is There In Space? 5:40 - Does Debris Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere? 6:34 - What Does It Take For Debris To Enter The Moon's Orbit? 7:08 - What Is The Geostationary Belt? 9:19 - Can We Learn From A Lunar Impact? 10:39 - What Is The Future Of Space Debris? 11:20 - Closing Notes