"Concerns Rise Over Environmental Impact of Burning Satellites"
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Scientists are raising concerns about the environmental impact of satellites raining down from space as they burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, potentially causing ozone damage and contaminating the planet with particles and chemicals. With thousands of satellites currently orbiting the Earth and companies planning to de-orbit more, the long-term ramifications of this practice remain unclear, prompting calls for attention to climate change beyond Earth's surface.
Topics:science#climate-change#environmental-impact#satellites#science-and-technology#space-exploration#spacex
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