University College London: Satellite Launch Pollution Rapidly Accumulating in the Upper Atmosphere
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
LONDON, England, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news:
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Satellite launch pollution rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere
The potent pollution from so-called "megaconstellation" satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of the total climate impact of space sector pollution by the end of the decade, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Satellite launch pollution rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere
The potent pollution from so-called "megaconstellation" satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of the total climate impact of space sector pollution by the end of the decade, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.