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IPFS News Link • Environment

Rocket and Satellite Launch Sites:

• https://www.activistpost.com by B.N. Frank

Over the years there has been increasing opposition worldwide to government agencies and private companies launching rockets, satellites, and similar vehicles.  There are numerous reasons for this in addition to dangers associated with increasing space junk levels (see 12).  Research has proven that there are significant biological and environmental consequences associated with launches.  Earlier this year, 40 Starlink broadband satellites launched in the U.S. also fell from orbit and burned.  Oops.