Today I’m talking with Dr Alice Gorman, space archaeologist at Flinders University, all about space junk. We cover the upcoming ISU Adelaide conference, which is focused on space debris, and how we as space industry professionals can help solve this huge problem.

About the ISU Adelaide 2022 Conference:

• Conference website
• Register for virtual attendance (free for students!)
• Event will be held on 4-5 February 2022, across Friday and Saturday afternoons (ACST)
• Full program, includes keynotes from Enrico Palermo, Alice Gorman, Moriba Jah, panel discussions and more.

More about space junk:

• Starlink satellites leaving tracks on astronomical observations
• Russian anti-satellite test in November 2021 draws world condemnation

More about Dr Alice Gorman:

• Dr Space Junk vs The Universe - Alice's book on preserving our heritage in space
• Follow Alice on Twitter

Other upcoming events:

• 13th Australian Space Forum, Adelaide, Thursday 3 March 2022
• Australian Space Summit 2022, Sydney, Thursday 24 March 2022
  • To be followed in the evening by the Australian Space Awards dinner

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