Astronauts on Strike! Spaceports, Colonial Telescopes and Labor Unions in the Stars
We had a lot of fun chatting. Listen here: https://alinautrata.substack.com/p/astronauts-on-strike-spaceports-colonial
“If Elon Musk announcing plans for a million satellite data centers in space had you screaming into the ether, then this week’s episode is for you!
I talked to Dr Katherine Sammler, a geographer who looks at the intersection of science and politics in the oceans, atmospheres, and outer space. We discussed how colonialism and scientific exploration has long been entangled, from building telescopes on sacred indigenous land in Hawaii today to James Cook claiming islands while following a star centuries ago. We also talked about the little known construction of “SpacePorts,” or public transport hubs preparing us for future in the stars—and why they’ve only been used as filming sets. Finally, Kate explains who exactly are the Autonomous Astronauts and why the first labor strike in space might already have happened . . .”
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