What the space race will do to Canada's environment
Experts call for more research on the impact of rocket launches on the atmosphere.
Rocket launching is an ingenious example of human ingenuity as it propels us into the future. However, along with the development of the industry, there is a growing concern about the lack of research and centralized cooperation.
On March 21, when the remnants of a SpaceX satellite flew over the homes of British Columbia residents, a number of questions came into sharp focus:
— how the products of fuel decomposition affect the environment;
— who will control the consequences of failed launches if they hit another country's territory;
— what will become of the environment once space tourism becomes mainstream.
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