Starlink Satellite's Fiery Descent Lights Up US Skies

A SpaceX Starlink satellite, designated Starlink-4682, reentered Earth's atmosphere, creating a spectacular fireball visible over Colorado, Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. The event, observed by numerous eyewitnesses, highlights concerns about the environmental impact of frequent satellite reentries, which release harmful substances like aluminum oxide that could affect the ozone layer and atmospheric temperature. As SpaceX continues to launch and deorbit satellites regularly, the long-term effects on Earth's atmosphere remain uncertain.