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Podcast: T-Minus Space Daily
Episode: Space junk's back in the atmosphere, with drops of lithium in its trail, hey.
Description: A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that shows evidence that the space junk we've been burning up on reentry is leaving behind detectable levels of heavy metals in Earth’s upper atmosphere. Australian and Chinese satellites experience a near collision in orbit. US Subcommittee on Space and Science hears expert testimonies on the importance of streamlined authorization processes, safety regulations for in-space operations and responsibilities of government agencies overseeing commercial human space activities, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Mi...