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How satellite launches are accidentally 'geoengineering' our atmosphere
May 27, 2026
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How satellite launches are accidentally 'geoengineering' our atmosphere

Rocket launches for satellite megaconstellations are causing a big pollution problem high up, like an experiment gone wrong. Researchers found that soot from these launches stays in the air for years, heating the upper atmosphere. They said, "soot from the SMC launches is heating up the upper atmosphere," which is a worrying trend.