​The 17,500 MPH Fall: Why Satellites Don't Crash and How We Pay for Orbit

Ever wondered what keeps thousands of satellites from simply falling back to Earth? We're diving deep into the intricate dance of orbital mechanics, from the physics of orbital velocity and centrifugal force to the surprising reason you can see a Starlink 'train' with the naked eye. Discover the thrilling history of the Space Race that gave us the first satellite, the environmental impact of orbital debris, and the complex geopolitics governing who owns the cosmos, including the legality of space weapons under the Outer Space Treaty. Essential science and history for curious adults.