Scientists Warn of Emissions Risks from the Surge in Satellites

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Dec 2, 2025, 8:49 am114 ptsTrending
With hundreds of satellites launched each year and tens of thousands more planned, scientists are increasingly concerned about an emerging problem: emissions from the fuels burned in launches and from the pollutants released when satellites and rocket stages flame out on reentry. Read more on E360 →

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