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4 months agoOMG scienceThe New Space Race Is Causing New Pollution Problems
The number of rocket launches has increased significantly in recent years, with companies like SpaceX and government agencies launching thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Scientists are concerned about the environmental effects of rocket launches, including the scattering of pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere.
Regulators do not currently have rules in place regarding pollution from space launches. [ more ]