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SPACE TRASH! ft. Chemistry

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

SPACE TRASH! ft. Chemistry

Season 8 Episode 12 | 11m 30s | CC

What happens to the space debris a little closer to earth, all the stuff that we humans have sent into space and just left there to orbit us? The unusual environment of space means it breaks down and degrades differently than it would down here on earth. But… how long does it take to break down? Does it all break down?

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