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How the explosive growth in satellites could impact life on Earth

17 mins | Aug 17, 2021
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What could go wrong? Satellites are set to grow by over 1,000% in the next decade. They might help us predict pandemics and save the planet. Caitlin Macleod explores how they are also raising concerns about surveillance and pollutions. She considers whether the law can go beyond the atmosphere to solve the problems raised by the rapid evolution of the technology.

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