Climate change is extending the lifetime of space debris. A new study found that the density of the thermosphere will decrease by 30-35% at an altitude of 250 miles over the next few decades. That loss of drag would increase the lifetime of space debris in LEO by 30% compared to 2000. astronomy.com Submitted by clayt6 t3_ysmpdu on November 11, 2022 at 8:50 PM in space 32 comments 203
[deleted] t1_iw0m17w wrote on November 12, 2022 at 12:36 AM [removed] Permalink −19− SuaveMofo t1_iw0wcp7 wrote on November 12, 2022 at 2:02 AM This isn't even CNN you delusional fool. Permalink Parent 9
SuaveMofo t1_iw0wcp7 wrote on November 12, 2022 at 2:02 AM This isn't even CNN you delusional fool. Permalink Parent 9
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