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Climate footprint of space exploration is passing below the radar
Indian Chronicle
|July 02, 2025
As the world becomes more reliant on space technologies for vital functions like climate monitoring, the environmental consequences of space activities also become increasingly urgent and in need of more attention.
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The rapid growth of the number of satellites in orbit has led to concerns about interference with climate monitoring systems and the accumulation of orbital debris. With no specific international regulations addressing these challenges, it is crucial the world’s governments act quickly to ensure space exploration doesn't drift into unsustainability.
How are space activities affecting the environment?
This story is from the July 02, 2025 edition of Indian Chronicle.
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