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Mega-constellations of satellites, such as those launched by SpaceX, are transforming the night sky and raising concerns among astronomers.
low Earth orbit
Who
astronomers, astrophotographers, SpaceX
What
Mega-constellations of satellites, such as those launched by SpaceX, are transforming the night sky and raising concerns among astronomers.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
low Earth orbit ·
Why
The increasing number of satellites, like the approximately 11,000 Starlinks already in orbit, interfere with astronomical observations and photography.
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How this affects you
The proliferation of satellite mega-constellations poses a significant challenge for both visual and radio astronomers, impacting their ability to conduct spectroscopic data analysis and wide-field surveys due to light pollution and radio interference. While astrophotographers can use software to remove satellite trails, astronomers face more substantial issues with data integrity, and the global scientific community may experience hindrances in space observation.
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