Why disposing of nuclear fuel in space is a terrible idea

[Retro]

It would actually be a great idea once it's gone, but there are a myriad of problems with this including safety and very high costs, making it a terrible idea. We can deal with it quite effectively by keeping it on earth, no need to worry.

Kurzgesagt* explain it in their own inimitable style with their cute animations and great narration.

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*I can't pronounce it sober let alone drunk.

 

[Crims]

There's a popular new launch method which might work for this... it's a accelerator that doesn't use up fuel.