Rocket launches cause upper-atmosphere pollution more than tripled emissions of soot and CO₂ in upper atmosphere between 2020 and 2024
Pollutants released at high altitudes have 500 times greater warming impact compared to similar emissions from planes or cars
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Scientists call for action to address air pollution from space launches
Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO2