How Satellite Megaconstellations Could Damage Astronomy

Satellites can actually change the way astronomers study the sky at night. Megaconstellations in the low Earth orbit – like the Starlink network can have a huge impact on this…

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SpaceX Will Use Sun Visors to Diminish Starlink Satellites’ Brightness

SpaceX announced a new method of reducing the brightness of Starlink’s satellites recently. The space company will use something similar to sun visors, dubbed VisorSat, to keep sunlight from reflecting…

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The International Astronomical Union Wants The SpaceX Starlink Satellites Project Canceled

Traffic in space is on the way to become too crowded. SpaceX’s plan to build a 12,000 Starlink satellite network by 2024, has become a reason for the International Astronomical…

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