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Satellite mega-constellations threaten the recovery of the ozone layer, research confirms

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Concentrations of ozone-damaging aluminum oxides in Earth’s atmosphere could increase by 650% in the coming decades due to a rise in the number of defunct satellites catching fire during re-entry, a unique study has found. And as mega-satellite constellations continue to pique the interests of private companies, this could be pretty bad news for our … Read more

Satellite mega-constellations could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Thousands of satellites in ‘mega constellations’ have been launched to meet the demand for global Internet services, and thousands more satellites will be launched in the near future. But these small satellites have short lifespans, and when they burn up … Read more