But beyond the ludicrous ticket price, Im concerned about the potential environmental impacts of such space jaunts.

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Rocket launches and returning reusable components release air pollutants and greenhouse gases into multiple atmospheric layers.

Commercial space travel could exacerbate our air pollution problems

That means all these chemicals contribute to warming the Earths atmosphere.

Countdown begins for the commercial launch destined for the International Space Station.

Such a scenario would substantially alter Earths climate and undermine our significant progress in repairing the ozone layer.

A countdown timer in front of a small lake, a rocket visible in the background

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