How Space Tech Can Tackle Climate Change

The video discusses the crucial role of satellites in understanding climate change, highlighting that half of essential climate variables and 99% of weather data come from space. It addresses the challenges and opportunities in space technology, emphasizing the need for more sensors to fill data gaps. Jeff Bezos' vision of moving industry to space to protect Earth is explored, along with the current state of the space economy and the potential impact of Starship. The video also covers the competitive landscape of satellite companies and the investment opportunities in climate-related technologies.

What percentage of essential climate variables are tracked using satellite data?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is one of the main challenges in utilizing space technologies for climate markets?

• Lack of interest from investors

• Insufficient data from sensors

• High cost of satellite launches

• Limited public awareness

What is Jeff Bezos' long-term vision for heavy industry?

• To make it more energy-efficient

• To reduce its carbon footprint on Earth

• To automate it with AI

• To move it entirely into space

What percentage of the current space economy is made up of geospatial intelligence, GPS, and communications?

• 100%

• 95%

• 70%

• 50%

Which company recently made its first acquisition in 19 years?

• Amazon

• Rocket Lab

• SpaceX

• Planet Labs

Which company is known for tracking facility-level emissions from space?

• GHG Sat

• Blue Origin

• Planet Labs

• Methane Sat

How much investment is expected in the climate-related space category this year?

• $50 billion

• $10 billion

• $25 billion

• $100 billion