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What is space junk? Where does it come from, how much is there? Why is it a problem? And most importantly, what can we do about it? In this episode, Anika and Esther (our brand new Fact Detective!) catch up with Steven Freeland, a Director of the International Institute of Space Law, who fills them in on all the interesting facts about space junk! Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au Guest: Steven Freeland – a Director of the International Institute of Space Law, Emeritus Professor of International Law…
The Fact Detectives
by Kinderling Kids · English · Kids & Family
The Fact Detectives are two curious kids on a mission to find out all the cool facts about EVERYTHING! Join Anika and Dexter as they take their BIG questions to some very smart grown-ups who know lots of interesting facts about lots of interesting stuff. In this brand new season, The Fact Det
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