How Bad Are Rocket Launches For The Environment and Climate

A Falcon Heavy rocket launch uses RP-1 fuel, which emits 1,352 tonnes of CO2 and creates chains of hydrogen and carbon particulates known as ‘black-carbon’ that traps solar heat. Additionally, RP-1 produces nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are highly reactive and amplify the chemical breakdown of ozone in the ozone layer.
The Space Shuttle’s solid-rocket boosters used a chlorine-based fuel, which chemically obliterates ozone and the fine alumina particulates produced obstruct Earth’s outgoing heat.