Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a 'crematorium for satellites'

When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer. Space may feel separate from the environmental systems that sustain life on Earth. But increasingly, the way we build, launch and dispose of satellites is starting to change that...

A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a 'crematorium for satellites'
Image: Phys.org
When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer. Space may feel separate from the environmental systems that sustain life on Earth. But increasingly, the way we build, launch and dispose of satellites is starting to change that.

Originally published at Phys.org

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