In a new study, researchers from the University of Southern California estimated the harmful effects from satellites injecting pollutants like aluminum oxides into the upper atmosphere during reentry, potentially leading to significant ozone depletion.
Studies show that satellites, like the 550-pound ones in the Starlink megaconstellation, can release around 66 pounds of aluminum oxide nanoparticles upon reentry, impacting the atmosphere for years.
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