Dr. Solter-Hunt's research estimates that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are depositing over 1.3 tons of metal debris into Earth's atmosphere every hour, potentially weakening Earth's magnetic field.
The accumulation of 'conductive particulate' from these satellites in the upper atmosphere may distort or trap the magnetic field and reduce its protective ability against cosmic rays.
If the number of Starlink satellites reaches 100,000 in the coming years, it may trigger an unintended 'geoengineering experiment' with severe consequences for Earth's magnetic field.
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