Dr Space Junk vs The Universe

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Alice Gorman, affectionately known as Dr. Space Junk, asks the compelling question: what makes up the 6, 000 tons of human artifacts left behind in space?A space archaeologist's answer: anything. These objects left on Earth and in space can be massive (dead satellites in eternal orbit) or tiny (discarded zip ties around a defunct space antenna). They can be bold (an American flag on the moon) or hopeful (messages from Earth sent into deep space). They raise interesting questions: Why did Elon Musk feel compelled to send a red Tesla into space? What accounts for the multiple rocket-themed playgrounds constructed after the Russians launched Sputnik? Gorman takes readers on a journey through the solar system and beyond, deploying space artifacts, historical explorations, and even the occasional cocktail recipe in search of the ways that we make space meaningful.