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Climate Change Is Shrinking Space for Satellites to Orbit
A new study from MIT aerospace engineers reveals that rising carbon dioxide levels are shrinking Earth’s upper atmosphere, leading to long-term consequences for satellites and space debris.The study,
‘The sky is quite literally falling’: How climate change is ruining space, too
A new MIT study looks at how greenhouse gases are affecting our ability to operate satellites. Here's why the results are concerning.
Climate change could be threatening satellites as they orbit in space: Study
The ongoing surge of greenhouse gas emissions in the near-Earth environment could cause dramatic declines in the number of satellites orbiting the planet by the end of the century, a new study has
Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space
Aerospace engineers found that greenhouse gas emissions are changing the environment of near-Earth space in ways that, over time, will reduce the number of satellites that can safely operate there.
Climate Change Might Increase Satellite Collisions, Limiting How Many Can Safely Orbit Earth, Study Finds
Currently, around 11,900 satellites are orbiting Earth, providing essential services such as internet connection, communication capabilities, weather prediction and navigation technology. However, researchers in the United States and United Kingdom now say greenhouse gas emissions might drastically reduce the amount of satellites humanity can
How Climate Change Is Making Satellites More Dangerous To Earth
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that climate change is weakening Earth’s atmospheric friction, increasing the risk that falling satellites won’t burn up completely before reaching the surface.
Climate Change Is Making Space More Hazardous for Satellites
Greenhouse gas emissions are altering not just Earth's climate but also the environment of space. For decades, climate change research has focused on the troposphere, the layer of the atmosphere closest to the planet’s surface.
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Tom Gauld on the correct way to refer to space junk
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Space collisions could become a bigger risk thanks to greenhouse gas pollution
Collisions are a growing risk as space gets more crowded, and greenhouse gas emissions could make things worse. Greenhouse ...
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Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse
This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are ...
Startup Successfully Docks With Flying Space Junk To Start Cleaning The Cosmos
Space debris is a growing problem, both in Earth's orbit and down on the ground. One startup has brought us a step closer to ...
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Do I have to pay if space junk hits my house? Here’s what an expert says
Floridians across the coast witnessed flaming space debris falling from the sky on Thursday. There have been similar ...
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Space debris: Does orbit need a clean-up? | Euronews Tech Talks
His theory is that once space debris reaches a critical mass, collisions will trigger a chain reaction generating even ...
Slow-moving burning object in southern Australian skies prompts calls for regulation of space junk
Dozens of people have reported what is believed to be burning space junk moving across southern Australian skies on Saturday night.
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Space X’s Starship Explodes Again, Raining Fiery Debris Over The Caribbean
Well, here we are again, folks. The eighth test flight for SpaceX’s Starship ended in a spectacular explosion yesterday ...