Megaconstellations of satellites are burning up in our atmosphere. That could have consequences
SpaceX plans to launch more than 42,000 satellites into orbit, and other companies are looking to add thousands more. Now scientists are calling for more research to the possible consequences — including to our recovering ozone hole — as they burn up in our atmosphere when they're done.
SpaceX plans to launch more than 42,000 satellites into orbit, and other companies are looking to add thousands more. Now scientists are calling for more research to the possible consequences — including to our recovering ozone hole — as they burn up in our atmosphere when they're done.