Environmental Implications of Various Divisions of Rocket Launch Operations- A Review

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to highlight the impacts of rocket launches on human health as well as on the environment by examining various operations such as manufacturing, handling, transporting, and storage of chemical propellants; launch operations; dropped stages; and launch failures. An exhaustive literature review on green propellants that are better for the environment had been carried out and related issues with effects and preventions had been discussed.  Based on this review, a set of creativities to promote environmental friendly sustainability for the launch industry, leading to better and greener launch practices for future had been proposed.