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MIT Study: Shrinking Atmosphere Threatens Satellites by 66%

3/11/2025

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MIT research reveals alarming news: greenhouse gases are causing Earth's upper atmosphere to shrink, threatening to cut its ability to support satellites by up to 66% by 2100. With over 10,000 satellites in low Earth orbit, this contraction heightens collision risks, underscoring the urgent need for strategic satellite management and debris mitigation efforts.

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MIT research reveals alarming news: greenhouse gases are causing Earth's upper atmosphere to shrink, threatening to cut its ability to support satellites by up to 66% by 2100. With over 10,000 satellites in low Earth orbit, this contraction heightens collision risks, underscoring the urgent need for strategic satellite management and debris mitigation efforts.