Rocket launches and burning satellites pose emerging environmental threat to Earth's atmosphere
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Tereza Pultarova
Summary
The article warns that the rapidly growing space industry — with rocket launches nearly tripling and satellites increasing tenfold over the past 15 years — is creating a new environmental crisis through pollution in Earth's atmosphere. Burning satellites and rocket emissions release harmful chemicals and metals that could damage the ozone layer and alter atmospheric chemistry. Experts urge immediate action within the next five years to prevent irreversible environmental damage from this emerging threat.
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bskyRocket launches and burning satellites pose emerging environmental threat to Earth's atmospherespace.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIf we don't take any action now or in the next five years, it might be too late.
The number of rockets launched per year has nearly tripled, and the number of satellites orbiting the planet has increased tenfold.
The growing number of rocket launches and satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere could trigger the world's next big environmental emergency.
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