SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 22, 2024Science News

Satellite space junk might wreak havoc on the stratosphere

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Satellite mega-constellations' atmospheric re-entry could harm Earth's ozone layer, as scientists predict up to 50,000 satellites orbiting by 2030, whose burnup would release metals potentially depleting ozone and altering climate patterns.

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