Starlink satellite rain threatens the atmosphere - Space and Astronomy

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Elon Musk supports (in theory) the green transition with Tesla electric cars, but his 7,000 satellites in Earth orbit threaten to leave polluting waste in the atmosphere. The devices of the giant Starlink have surrounded the Earth since 2018 - to facilitate global internet connections - but they are now running out of their lifespan. So they must return to the base, to the planet, to be replaced by more advanced technologies. Here the risk arise…

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At least 4 come back a day and they burn, releasing metals (ANSA)

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In just one month, as many as 120 Starlink satellites have returned due to operating problems, and the rapid pace raises concerns for the Earth's atmosphere

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The Starlink satellites, launched into Earth orbit to provide Internet to the whole world (there are 7 thousand), could be a threat to the atmosphere. According to what...