"Space Junk Threat: Impact on Earth's Magnetic Field and NASA's Strategy"

Plasma physicist Sierra Solter warns that the disposal of satellites, particularly by companies like SpaceX, may be damaging the Earth's magnetic field and protective plasma environment. She argues that the burning up of retired satellites in the atmosphere releases metallic ash, potentially disrupting the ionosphere and ozone layer, and even affecting the planet's magnetic field. Solter urges further study of this pollution and calls for a reconsideration of satellite internet until its potential impact is better understood.