The increasing amount of space debris in low Earth orbit poses a significant threat to current and future generations. “Space junk,” as it is colloquially known, can disrupt weather predictions, climate monitoring, arms control verification, and more. The policy solutions are expensive, but necessary. Satellite activity in outer space is increasing rapidly. In an […]
Coronavirus exposes a complex and unequal distribution of broadband access
The spread of the novel coronavirus has further exposed the digital divide, putting an emphasis on moving work and school online. The digital divide is the distinction between people who have access to technology and internet access, and those who do not. People who have technology and broadband may be able to keep up with […]