The growing problem of space junk
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Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com https://www.ft.com/content/db10452c-ddf2-445a-a28f-34253506c142 Saudi Arabia has an ambitious goal to increase domestic military production as part of Crown Prince Mohammed’s plan to diversify the oil-dependent economy, video game maker Electronic Arts and football governing body Fifa are in a bitter dispute over the value of the Fifa name that could end their lucrative sports licensing partnership, and the FT’s international business editor Peggy Hollinger says Russia’s destruction last week of one of its old satellites adds to the risk of debris colliding with spacecraft.   EA and Fifa’s 30-year video game union at risk in battle over name - with Murad Ahmed https://www.ft.com/content/433c3af7-6ea1-4c7f-ab94-94a431aec2d4 Russian satellite debris is a wake-up call for emerging space industry - with Peggy Hollinger  https://www.ft.com/content/c27d6560-8641-4f0c-926b-8278de737206 The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann and Michael Bruning. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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