Posted on Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Just how crowded is space? Take a look at this infographic by Austria designer Michael Paukner. The great thing about this graph is that it shows not only working satellites—but also ones out of commission, as well as how much significant space junk each country has created. Looking at the data, you can kind of guess at which countries are the equivalent of a slob throwing burger wrappers out the car window. (via Infographic of the Day: It’s Pretty Crowded Up in Space | Design & Innovation | Fast Company)

Just how crowded is space? Take a look at this infographic by Austria designer Michael Paukner. The great thing about this graph is that it shows not only working satellites—but also ones out of commission, as well as how much significant space junk each country has created. Looking at the data, you can kind of guess at which countries are the equivalent of a slob throwing burger wrappers out the car window. (via Infographic of the Day: It’s Pretty Crowded Up in Space | Design & Innovation | Fast Company)

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