Synopsis: “The Dirty Sky”
In an era where our lives increasingly depend on satellites for everything from communication to weather forecasting, “The Dirty Sky” delves into the escalating crisis of orbital debris – the uncontrolled trash accumulating in space. Through a detailed exploration of the history of satellite launches, the film sheds light on the exponential increase in non-functional satellites, leading to a severe threat to our orbital environment and space sustainability.
The film visually explains the structure of satellites and their launch vehicles, and presents the different orbits in which these satellites operate. It underscores the growing dangers posed by orbital debris, which, much like terrestrial pollution, is an unseen but pervasive threat to space activities. It highlights past collisions and close encounters, underscoring the imminent threat to both military and commercial satellites, including the ambitious mega-constellations like Starlink.
“The Dirty Sky” also touches on the geopolitical space race and the increasing number of commercial satellites, leading to a “traffic jam” in space. The narrative takes a closer look at the available technologies for debris removal, revealing that they are all currently experimental in nature. The uncertainty surrounding how long it will take to successfully remove the first piece of debris from space is compounded by the lack of legally binding agreements and a viable business case for such endeavours. This leaves the world on the brink of a potential catastrophe in space, with the danger of such an event occurring being only a matter of time.
“The Dirty Sky” emphasizes the urgency for global awareness and action. It advocates for the public and world leaders to raise a concerted voice, urging competing nations and commercial companies to take concrete steps before our beautiful sky becomes as uninhabitable as the polluted seas and air on Earth – the only home humanity has.
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