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Scientists Highlight Surprising New Threat to Satellites: Climate Change

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MIT study predicts a drop in satellite-carrying capacity of low Earth orbit.

By 2100 , the carrying capacity of the most popular regions could be reduced by 50 to 66% due to the effects of greenhouse gases.

More than 10,000 satellites are currently orbiting Earth .

The researchers behind the study suggest proactive measures need to be taken today .

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