Internet satellite networks entering the atmosphere en masse could damage the ozone layer, a study warns. Elon Musk’s Starlink is by far the largest player in this field. The effects could “interrupt ozone’s success story for decades to come,” the scientists said. Internet satellite networks like Elon Musk’s Starlink could contribute to the destruction of … Read more
Corner down icon An icon in the shape of a corner pointing downwards. Elon Musk near a Falcon 9 rocket at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California in 2018. David McNew/Getty Images Internet satellite networks entering the atmosphere en masse could damage the ozone layer, a study warns. Elon Musk’s Starlink is by far the largest … Read more
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