TED: Let's clean up the space junk orbiting earth | Natalie Panek

The video discusses the critical role satellites play in our daily lives and the growing issue of space debris as defunct satellites clutter Earth's orbit. It highlights the lack of international laws to manage this problem and compares it to waste issues on Mount Everest. The video explores potential solutions, such as satellite recycling and innovative technologies, to mitigate space debris and emphasizes the need for sustainable space exploration.

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