By Caroline Delbert, Published by Popular Mechanics, 17 June 2021 Mega-constellations might end up being a massive problem. A huge number of low-Earth orbit satellites could cause environmental problems.Byproduct aluminum oxide reflects sunlight and helps to deplete ozone.There are unintended consequences in legality and even the study of astronomy. The
By Jonathan O'Callaghan, Published by Scientific American, 15 June 2021 The company’s ongoing launches of thousands of satellites for global high-speed Internet service may clash with preexisting environmental regulations Should the natural beauty of our night sky be protected under law, or should it be free and open for anyone
By Tereza Pultarova, Published by Space.com, 7 June 2021 When defunct satellites burn in the atmosphere, they leave behind chemicals that could damage the ozone layer and affect how much light Earth absorbs. Chemicals released as defunct satellites burn in the atmosphere could damage Earth’s protective ozone layer if plans
By Matt Kennard and Mark Curtis, Published by Declassified UK, 7 May 2021 Declassified UK obtains first evidence of the environmental footprint of Britain’s surveillance agency, GCHQ, which shows its staff are flying nearly three times more than the average Briton annually, raising questions about the scale of its global
Illustration by James Vaughan, Milken Review By Alex Gilbert, Published by Milken Institute Review, 26 April 2021 Space exploration is back. after decades of disappointment, a combination of better technology, falling costs and a rush of competitive energy from the private sector has put space travel front and center. indeed,
By Nicole Mortillaro, Published by CBC News, 22 April 2021 Rocket launches are a breathtaking culmination of human ingenuity as they propel us into the future, but there is a growing concern that not enough research has been done on their effect on the environment. While some may be worried
By Martin Williams, Published by The Herald, 1 April 2021 PLANS for a space centre on Shetland backed by Scotland's largest landowner has been blocked after it was rejected by the nation's historic environment watchdog because it would damage a site of site of "cultural significance". The ambitions to create hundreds
Biak Island By Rory James, Published by The Guardian, 9 March 2021 Biak island residents say SpaceX launchpad would devastate island’s ecology and displace people from their homes Papuans whose island has been offered up as a potential launch site for Elon Musk’s SpaceX project have told the billionaire Tesla
