Satellites are polluting the stratosphere
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Satellite operators are intentionally deorbiting communications satellites to prevent orbital congestion and uncontrolled reentry. The FCC now requires communications satellites to fall out of orbit within five years, with over 100 such satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere in January at speeds of about 8 km/s.
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