Jonathan McDowell
Jonathan McDowell is a renowned astrophysicist affiliated with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, known for his work in orbital mechanics and his advocacy for increased transparency regarding unidentified objects in space. He has highlighted the growing issue of unregistered space debris and the potential risks it poses for future space exploration, particularly in light of recent incidents where asteroids were misidentified, such as the Tesla Roadster mistakenly classified as an asteroid.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,707 | $720,000 | 237$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,942 | $240,000 | 140$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,311 | $2,000,000 | 639$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Totals | 5 | 583,338,836 | 158,596 | $24,300,000 | 5,009$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Jonathan McDowell provided data on the number of satellites launched by China and SpaceX.
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Italy:
Jonathan McDowell explained the structure and re-entry of the Falcon 9 rocket.
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Turkey:
Dr. Jonathan McDowell commented on the uncontrolled re-entry of the Falcon-9 rocket into the Earth's atmosphere.
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United States:
Jonathan McDowell is an astrophysicist at the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics who provided insights on the Falcon 9 rocket part's uncontrolled reentry.
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Portugal:
Jonathan McDowell is an astrophysicist who explained the failure of the Falcon 9 rocket's engine.
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Switzerland:
Jonathan McDowell is a Harvard astrophysicist who commented on the confusion regarding the Tesla mistaken for an asteroid.
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