JOURNAL ARTICLE

There's No Way to Make Space Travel Good for Planet Earth Right Now.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the environmental impact of rocket launches, particularly highlighting SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and its contribution to climate change. While the Falcon 9 has been a significant player in the global space fleet, its use of kerosene fuel produces black soot that lingers in the stratosphere, contributing to ozone layer damage and increased UV radiation exposure. A study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicates that the growing number of rocket launches could exacerbate these environmental issues, despite rockets being smaller contributors to overall atmospheric pollutants compared to the aviation industry. The article also discusses alternative fuels used by other companies, such as methane and liquid hydrogen, which produce less harmful emissions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163209060
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