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Can't find #SATAN? Or the #SatanicWarfare? image "The Stratospheric Aerosol Transport and Nucleation (SATAN) project was an experimental initiative led by Andrew Lockley, formerly of University College London, in collaboration with European Astrotech Ltd, a provider of high-altitude balloon services. The project aimed to test the feasibility of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) as a form of solar geoengineering by launching high-altitude weather balloons into the stratosphere to release sulfur dioxide (SO₂). Two launches were conducted: the first in October 2021, which released inert gas, and the second in September 2022, which reached an altitude of approximately 24 km before releasing about 400 grams of SO₂ into the stratosphere. The experiment was described as an "engineering proof of concept" rather than an attempt to significantly perturb the atmosphere. The SATAN project was funded through European Astrotech Ltd’s Research and Development budget and personal donations to and by Lockley. The balloon system was assembled using relatively inexpensive, commercially available components, with total hardware costs reported to be under $1,000. The project was conducted without prior government approval or public notice, raising concerns about transparency and the potential for triggering public panic. The name SATAN, an acronym for Stratospheric Aerosol Transport and Nucleation, drew criticism and commentary due to its provocative connotation, with some observers noting that such a name suggests a lack of seriousness or caution. The scientific community has debated the project's merit, with some questioning whether it provided meaningful scientific or engineering insight beyond highlighting the urgent need for governance of solar geoengineering. A peer-reviewed article detailing the experiment was accepted for publication in the Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics following a lengthy review process. The project is part of a broader trend of increasing interest in SAI, a theoretical method to cool the planet by injecting reflective particles into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight back into space, mimicking the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions. However, such methods are associated with significant risks, including potential disruptions to rainfall patterns, ozone chemistry, and global weather systems, as well as challenges in equitable governance. AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts." https://rumble.com/v719j0q-gang-stalker-terrorist-vanessa-jardine-northumbria-police.html