Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse

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By Sachi Kitajima MulkeyMar 10, 2025, 2:46 pm200 ptsTrendingTop
At any given moment, more than 10,000 satellites are whizzing around the planet at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. This constellation of machinery is the technological backbone of modern life, making GPS, weather forecasts, and live television broadcasts possible. But space is getting crowded. Ever since the…

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