EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 9 MIN
Dr. Sky | 03-10-26
from The Rita Cosby Show · host 77 WABC
Join host Rita Cosby and astronomy expert Dr. Sky as they track the unpredictable, 17,000 mph plummet of the decommissioned Van Allen Probe A satellite! Discover the real (and surprising) odds of getting struck by falling space junk compared to winning the Mega Millions. You'll also learn about "Kessler Syndrome"—a terrifying potential cascade of orbital collisions—and take a trip to Point Nemo, the remote oceanic "Space Graveyard" where spacecraft are intentionally laid to rest. Buckle up for an out-of-this-world update on the clutter in our cosmos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join host Rita Cosby and astronomy expert Dr. Sky as they track the unpredictable, 17,000 mph plummet of the decommissioned Van Allen Probe A satellite! Discover the real (and surprising) odds of getting struck by falling space junk compared to winning the Mega Millions. You'll also learn about "Kessler Syndrome"—a terrifying potential cascade of orbital collisions—and take a trip to Point Nemo, the remote oceanic "Space Graveyard" where spacecraft are intentionally laid to rest. Buckle up for an out-of-this-world update on the clutter in our cosmos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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