Scientists Warn of Pollution Crisis Due to Rising Space Launches

Imagine we're sending lots more rockets into space, like a whole bunch of giant toys!

Scientists are worried because these rockets release pollution into the air.

They are burning fuel and making the air dirty.

It's like how cars and planes make pollution, but rocket pollution is even worse for the planet.

Because rockets go so high, the pollution stays up there longer, trapping heat.

Scientists want rules to help control this, so we can keep exploring space without hurting the Earth's air.

They want the space industry to be like the airplane industry, with rules to help protect the environment.