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The weirdest stuff orbiting Earth

Imogen Ellen Napper and Jim Bentley · TED

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There are over 131 million pieces of debris currently whipping around the planet. They range in size from a grain of sand to the size of an entire bus. These orbital debris pose a serious threat to the thousands of satellites that underpin Earth’s vital technologies. So, how can we save our satellites and ourselves from all this trash? Jim Bentley and Imogen Ellen Napper investigate. [Directed by Franz Palomares, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Imogen Ellen Napper and Jim Bentley
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Astronomy and space, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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