About this episode
The episode explores the implications of space junk in honor of the MIR Space Station's anniversary.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the MIR SPACE STATION's spectacular farewell reentry, we're featuring an encore of our August 11, 2023 episode about what happens when SPACE JUNK takes over the sky! --- Hey there, fellow Iffers! It's Philip here, and do I have a treat for you. Dive into our latest episode, "Space JUNK!", an electrifying rollercoaster of discoveries and discussions that might just be a tad messier than usual. But as Matt rightly asks, how different is that from our regular antics, right? Well, this episode is special. Not just because we dive deep into the vast expanse of space and the intriguing debris that dances within it, but also because this thrilling topic was suggested by none other than our super-duper iffer, Dan! So, grab your space helmets, make sure your anti-junk shield is activated, and journey with Matt and me into the great cosmic junkyard. And hey, if you've ever wondered if there's a "What The IF?" t-shirt or hoodie floating out there amidst the stars... well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! --- Find out more about Gaby's upcoming science fiction short story publication, coming soon! Here are the links for the anthology. The physical…
People in this episode
Hosts: Philip Shane, Matt
Topics covered
- space junk
- MIR Space Station
- cosmic debris
- science fiction
- space exploration
Keywords
- space junk
- MIR Space Station
- debris
- cosmic junkyard
- science fiction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Neon Hemlock
Books & works: MIR SPACE STATION, Luminescent Machinations: Queer Tales of Monumental Invention
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