"Space Industry's Green Revolution: Improving Sustainability and Climate Action"

The space travel industry, with its several dozen launches per year, is responsible for the same amount of carbon emissions as the global aviation industry. A recent study warns that pollution from rockets could have a significant cumulative effect on climate and human health. However, there is a green revolution starting in the space launch industry, with emerging companies opting for sustainable fuels like propane. Propane is clean-burning and has a minimal carbon footprint compared to traditional rocket fuels. Efforts towards environmental sustainability are also seen in the construction of carbon-neutral spaceports and initiatives to tackle space debris. The European Space Agency is actively investing in projects to remove space junk and make Earth's orbit cleaner. Sustainability is becoming a core part of the space industry's ethos as it faces potential financial disincentives and future legislation.