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title: What are launches doing to our atmosphere?
description: Air pollution from rockets scrutinized. North Korea launches an ICBM to space. Astrobotic and Bridgestone to collaborate on a new rover tire. And more.
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# [What are launches doing to our atmosphere?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/394)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Nov 1, 2024 7:49:07 PM

Summary

A new report looks at Global rocket launch and re-entry air pollutant and CO2 emissions at the onset of the megaconstellation era. North Korea held a missile launch this week which reportedly reached space. Astrobotic and Bridgestone Corporation have reached a collaboration agreement for the joint development of a lunar rover tire, and more.

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