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A surge in space launches is polluting the upper atmosphere with metallic particles and soot, posing a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer and climate.
A failed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entry over Europe has been directly linked to a tenfold increase in lithium pollution in Earth's upper atmosphere.
A NASA sensor designed to study atmospheric dust is now being used to detect plastic pollution from space, offering a new tool to combat the global marine debris crisis.
Researchers are now using earthquake sensors to track falling space junk by listening for its sonic booms, a low-cost method that could help locate hazardous debris.
European satellites have captured detailed images of devastating bushfires in Victoria, Australia, revealing the full extent of the damage from orbit.
A new international report confirms human-driven climate change is making wildfires drastically more intense, with some severe fire seasons now up to 35 times more likely.
The booming space industry's record number of launches and satellite reentries is raising urgent questions about its environmental impact on Earth's upper atmosphere.
