Rising Space Debris from Starlink and Satellite Rivalries Threatens Earth
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The rapid increase in satellite launches by SpaceX and Amazon is raising concerns about space debris, environmental pollution, and the risk of catastrophic collisions like the Kessler syndrome, threatening both space and human safety, and calling for international efforts to manage space junk.
Topics:science#amazon#kessler-syndrome#satellite-collision#science-and-technology#space-debris#spacex
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