Space Is Getting Crowded. And Nobody’s in Charge
Summary
This episode of Click Here explores the "Moore's Law of launches," noting that satellite deployment rates are doubling every two years, creating a crowded and complex orbital environment. Host Dena Templerastin interviews astronaut and Leo Labs CTO Ed Liu, who discusses the challenges of tracking debris and the rapid pace of commercial space expansion. The conversation highlights how new entrants like China and smaller nations are joining the race, while questioning whether current regulations can keep up with exponential technological growth.
Topics discussed
Intro: The new space race and Ed Liu
Moore's Law and the doubling of satellite launches
Sponsor: Quince clothing and essentials
Sponsor: Serval IT automation
Ed Liu's background and Leo Labs
Tracking asteroids and orbital crowding
Gordon Moore's origin story and legacy
Implications of exponential growth for planning
Global competition: China, Starlink, and new nations
Societal awareness of technological shifts
Regulation and managing space debris risks
Credits and Recorded Future sponsorship
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