Climate Change Is Shrinking Space

Climate change is shrinking Earth’s atmosphere - and that’s bad for satellites
Climate change is altering conditions in near-Earth space, which could limit the number of satellites that can reliably operate.
Climate Change Is Shrinking Space for Satellites to Orbit
Climate change isn’t just affecting Earth, it’s reshaping space as well. A new MIT study reveals that rising greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, reducing atmospheric drag and allowing space debris to linger longer,
Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellites
A new study finds that climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too.
Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space
Aerospace engineers found that greenhouse gas emissions are changing the environment of near-Earth space in ways that, over time, will reduce the number of satellites that can safely operate there.
Climate Change Might Increase Satellite Collisions, Limiting How Many Can Safely Orbit Earth, Study Finds
Currently, around 11,900 satellites are orbiting Earth, providing essential services such as internet connection, communication capabilities, weather prediction and navigation technology. However, researchers in the United States and United Kingdom now say greenhouse gas emissions might drastically reduce the amount of satellites humanity can
Climate Change Is Making Space More Hazardous for Satellites
Greenhouse gas emissions are altering not just Earth's climate but also the environment of space. For decades, climate change research has focused on the troposphere, the layer of the atmosphere closest to the planet’s surface.
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Greenhouse Gases Will Send Space Junk Spiraling Out of Control
Learn about the precarious state of satellites orbiting Earth, as greenhouse gas pollution puts them in danger of colliding ...
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Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse
This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are ...
SpaceX Flight Launches into Space 8 Days After Rocket Explosion. What That Means for 'Stranded' Astronauts
SpaceX and NASA's Crew-10 mission took off in a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday, March 14 ...
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How global warming could threaten satellites, according to new study
Space junk is a "persistent hazard," scientists say. Climate change could threaten the future use of satellites and significantly reduce the number of spacecraft that can safety orbit Earth ...
Startup Successfully Docks With Flying Space Junk To Start Cleaning The Cosmos
Space debris is a growing problem, both in Earth's orbit and down on the ground. One startup has brought us a step closer to ...
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Rocket debris poses risks to aircraft operations
There is a 26 percent chance every year that an out-of-control rocket will fall through busy airspace, researchers calculate.
Elon Musk's SpaceX: Humanity’s space success may impact future generations - know how
SpaceX's latest Starship flight test explosion raises concerns about space junk affecting Earth's stratosphere and ozone ...