SpaceX satellites half the size of pickup trucks are falling from the sky

As space junk accumulates, astronomer Sam Lawler explains why we should be concerned about the rapid proliferation of private satellites in low orbit

finalarbiter 40 points 6 months ago

How does half a pickup truck compare to a large boulder the size of a small boulder?

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echodot 3 points 6 months ago

Large boulder is a state of mind. It achieved an awful lot that day and was feeling especially pleased with itself thus the honorific.

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