Satellite Disposal and Environmental Concerns
SpaceX plans to dispose of 100 Starlink satellites due to a design flaw, raising concerns about the environmental impact of burning up satellites in the atmosphere. With the increasing congestion of low earth orbit, the space sector is prioritizing debris clearing and controlled re-entry of spacecraft to minimize environmental impact.
Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes for Christmas
THE 7TH LONGEST-LIVED OZONE HOLE ON RECORD, CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS By Lexi Mural, December 21, 2023 The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole, one of the longest-lived observed to date, has finally closed on 20 December, marking the 7th latest closing observed…