More and more communication and Earth observation satellites fill the Earth's low orbits. A joint scientific statement warns against growing collision risks, disturbed sky observations and possible atmospheric loads. The G7 academies therefore require mandatory disposal standards, better monitoring and new international rules for the limited space around our planet. Halle (Germany). The number of satellites in low Earth orbits [...] The article …
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More and more communication and Earth observation satellites fill the Earth's low orbits. A joint scientific statement warns against growing collision risks, disturbed sky observations and possible atmospheric loads. The G7 academies therefore require mandatory disposal standards, better monitoring and new international rules for the limited space around our planet. Halle (Germany). The number of satellites in low Earth orbits [...] The article …