During the Cold War, rivalry between Moscow and Washington fueled the space race. Today, China is challenging the United States. New players are entering the fray, with their sights set once again on the coveted Moon. The geostrategic stakes of this conquest are also a source of concern. Outer space militarization is on the rise, no longer the preserve of the great powers alone.
Guest: Natália Archinard, in charge of space issues at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
Presentation: Laurent Huguenin-Elie
Contents:
00:00 The space rush
02:08 The Moon is once again the object of desire
05:24 Natália Archinard: "No state can appropriate a piece of the Moon".
09:59 Space, a strategic and military challenge
12:56 Natália Archinard: "There are no weapons yet placed in orbit that can reach targets on Earth"
16:51 Eight thousand tons of waste orbit the Earth
18:51 Natália Archinard: "2500 satellites launched in 2022, the highest number ever"
23:48 The Moon in fiction, from Méliès to Tintin
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