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Estimating the CO2 intensity of the space sector

NATURE ASTRONOMY (2022)

Estimate of the carbon footprint of astronomical research infrastructures

Jurgen Knodlseder et al.

Summary: Astronomical research facilities, such as space telescopes and ground-based observatories, have a significant impact on astronomers' carbon footprint. The carbon emissions from these infrastructures are higher than other activities. Greenhouse gas emission factors were used to estimate the contribution of astronomical space missions and observatories. The results show that research infrastructures make the largest contribution to astronomers' carbon footprint.

NATURE ASTRONOMY (2022)

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