Space Debris Leftovers Linked to Stratospheric Pollution
Reentering space refuse has been linked to pollution of Earth’s upper stratosphere.
Image credit: The Aerospace Corporation.
Experts around the planet agree: Earth orbit is a heavenly mess and getting messier. Decades in the making, human-made space clutter — from discarded rocket stages, lifeless satellites, and other sorts of cosmic compost — now encircles our planet.
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