Starlink Satellites Threaten Ozone Layer Recovery
The planned launch of tens of thousands of satellites by companies like Starlink could pose a new threat to the ozone layer. When these satellites burn up upon re-entry, they release aluminium oxide particles into the atmosphere, potentially facilitating ozone-destroying chemical reactions. While the exact impact is still uncertain, the increasing presence of metallic particles in the stratosphere raises concerns about accelerated ozone loss and other environmental effects.