Are We Launching Too Many Satellites Into Space?

A silent land grab is unfolding thousands of miles above Earth – in an area known as low Earth orbit. From satellites powering GPS and weather forecasting to massive constellations like Starlink and Project Kuiper, our low Earth orbit is getting crowded — fast. *How Do Billionaires Buy Influence? Check Out Our Report Here:* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/cc0164 In 2024 alone, the US launched more than 2k objects into Earth's orbit and beyond. But here’s the catch: no one technically owns space — at least not on paper. Today, private companies like SpaceX and Amazon are carving out their own domains with minimal oversight. With billions at stake and liability laws stuck in the Cold War, there’s little stopping them. As we launch more and more stuff into space, the question isn't just about who controls it – it's about whether or not we can avoid a catastrophe that could wipe out 100% of our satellites. The Hustle’s Noelle Medina explains how billionaires and private space companies quietly took over space, and why a major collision event may not faze them as much as it should. Subscribe to The Hustle: 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3l Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3kln About HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers. #TheHustle #HubSpot