Exploring space archeology with Dr Space Junk
from Those Space People Hosted by Rachana
Alice Gorman, popularly known as Dr. Space Junk, is a space archeologist. She examines defunct satellites, rocket parts and such abandoned human-made objects in space and researches their preservation as cultural heritage. She is currently based in Adelaide, Australia. Being an archeologist, it is quite interesting how Alice got interested in space and eventually pioneered Space Archeology. Just by examining discarded cable ties, she could unearth important details about a long forgotten space mission that had never been documented. Did you know that current day satellite communication could have taken a very different path had the little known Project Westford not been discontinued? Alice shares insights on how to get the common person to take ownership of the Moon and contribute towards humanity making sustainable decisions during space exploration and space resource utilisation.
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Alice takes us through the fascinating world of space archeology while sharing stories on how everyday objects that we take for granted, such as cable ties, can convey so many undocumented details about space missions. From the spherical satellites of the Sputnik era to the current cuboidal shapes, she explains how technology decisions can steer the space exploration journey of humankind.
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