How Climate Change Is Creating More Space Junk

The video discusses the impact of climate change on both Earth and space. It explains how increased CO2 levels lead to the greenhouse effect, warming the planet. In the upper atmosphere, CO2 causes cooling and shrinkage, affecting satellites by reducing drag and extending their lifespan. However, this also increases space debris, leading to the Kessler Syndrome. The video highlights the need for solutions like satellite traffic management and debris capture to address these challenges.

What role does carbon dioxide play in the lower atmosphere?

• It increases oxygen levels.

• It decreases atmospheric pressure.

• It absorbs and radiates infrared light.

• It acts as a coolant.

How does carbon dioxide affect the upper atmosphere?

• It has no effect.

• It causes the atmosphere to expand.

• It increases the temperature.

• It leads to cooling and shrinking.

What is one consequence of the upper atmosphere shrinking?

• Higher atmospheric pressure.

• Satellites stay in orbit longer.

• Decreased space debris.

• Increased satellite drag.

What is the Kessler Syndrome?

• A strategy to cool the upper atmosphere.

• A technique to increase satellite lifespan.

• A method to reduce greenhouse gases.

• A phenomenon where space junk collides, creating more debris.

What is one proposed solution to manage space debris?

• Increasing the number of satellites.

• Expanding the upper atmosphere.

• Developing a satellite traffic management system.

• Reducing the amount of carbon dioxide.