Main content

How putting space to work could be damaging the environment on Earth. There are more than 200 satellites orbiting the Earth but there is no guarantee orbiting equipment will stay in space.

Picture: Satellites and other debris, Credit: Getty Images

Available now

14 minutes

More episodes

Previous

Surviving Hazards in Space

Next

Space Holiday

See all episodes from Putting Space to Work

Featured in...

麻豆社 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project