Prof. Sam LawlerFeb 26
New article out about what a million satellites could do to our atmosphere. It's bad. https://theconversation.com/a-new-space-race-could-turn-our-atmosphere-into-a-crematorium-for-satellites-276366
A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a ‘crematorium for satellites’

Planned ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites could cause unforeseen harm to the ozone layer and climate systems. Global regulation is needed before it’s too late.

The Conversation
Show threadDr. Eric J. Fielding, PhD
@sundogplanets Maybe you already saw this BBC article about the lithium pollution in the upper atmosphere from a Starlink satellite reentry. It is based on a recently published paper.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd8z4eqlxno
SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of lithium

A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

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