Starlink Satellites Threaten Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Warns
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New research suggests that Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could damage the Earth's ozone layer by releasing significant amounts of aluminium oxide gas when they deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere. This gas can deplete the ozone layer, which protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation. With thousands of satellites planned for launch, the environmental impact could be substantial, prompting scientists to call for further investigation.
- Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could damage the environment for decades, study says The Independent
- Satellite 'megaconstellations' may jeopardize recovery of ozone hole Phys.org
- Megaconstellations of satellites are burning up in our atmosphere. That could have consequences CBC.ca
- Satellites Like Starlink Could Pose New Threat to Our Healing Ozone Layer ScienceAlert
- Ticking Time Bomb: Space Junk Is Eating Away at Earth's Ozone Layer SciTechDaily
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