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A surge in satellite mega-constellations, with over a million new satellites proposed, threatens to permanently alter the night sky and create a crisis in Earth's orbit.
The growing swarm of satellites in low-Earth orbit now threatens to blind space telescopes, a problem once thought to be limited to ground-based observatories.
A California startup's plan to launch 4,000 mirrors into space to 'sell sunlight' has been called 'catastrophic' by scientists concerned about light pollution and safety.
A California startup's plan to launch giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight at night is facing strong opposition from scientists and environmental experts.
A new image from the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii highlights the growing problem of satellite streaks interfering with astronomical observations.
A plan by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital to beam sunlight from space using mirrors has alarmed scientists, who warn of severe light pollution and disruption to astronomy.
