The Moon is a Harsh Second Mistress

Update: 2015-05-19

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What would happen if the Earth suddenly had a second moon? This week, we work through the impact an additional satellite would have on our planet, from tides, to the night sky, to the potential destruction of Earth. Oh also there are space pirates.

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The Moon is a Harsh Second Mistress