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The space boom raises environmental questions back on Earth

The space boom raises environmental questions back on Earth

As more communities welcome spaceports, questions are popping up about the facilities' impact on the land and wildlife nearby.
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What if space junk and climate change become the same problem?

Changes to the atmosphere caused by carbon dioxide emissions could increase the amount of debris that stays in orbit.
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