2023-09-28 07:00:00
Evaluate the probabilities of collisions between satellites in orbit, propose propulsion systems to avoid these collisions, clean space of numerous waste… The congestion of the Earth’s orbit leads many start-ups to look for solutions. Share My Space, Look Up Space and Dark have launched into this sector. Funding is flowing. Once once more, technological solutions come to the aid of a problem whose origin is human and which is not regarding to disappear.
A technosolutionism or technological solutionism which leads to continuing the exploitation of space without questioning sobriety. Quite the contrary. Mega constellation projects to offer high-speed Internet in all circumstances and anywhere on Earth are increasing. Even though these constellations would endanger the ozone layer. There is also no question of limiting space exploration to scientific research alone. A new market is emerging: the exploitation of space and its resources. States and private companies are eyeing the riches contained on the Moon, Mars and asteroids.
Rare earths and helium-3 in space
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