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Rapid space launches shifting the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere

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Space launches are changing the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, studies warn. Here's what can be done

Look up on a clear night and you'll see the streaks of our new space age. What you don't see is the growing fallout for the atmosphere that keeps us alive.
Scientific American

NASA space probe expected to reenter the atmosphere with a chance of raining debris

The Van Allen probe, which studied how the Earth is protected from harmful space radiation, could fall to Earth tonight. Here’s what to know ...

1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space

The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Mongabay News

Rush to put AI data centers in space poses poorly understood dangers

Plans are afoot to launch large mega-constellations of AI data centers into Earth orbit. That ambition, pursued by multiple ...

Heads Up! NASA Probe About To Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere Has 1-In-4,200 Chance Of Hitting Someone

Almost 14 years after its launch, NASA expects its Van Allen Probe A to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday. The U.S. Space Force predicts the roughly ...
The Conversation

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

Kelly Griendling does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...