The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is advocating for an international ban on space advertising that disrupts astronomical observations from Earth. Although the U.S. has some laws against recognizable advertisements launched into space, they do not extend to actions taken by other nations. The AAS, through its Committee for the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment (COMPASSE), expressed that current threats to astronomy include increasing satellite constellations, space debris, and radio frequency interference. With growing interest from private and public entities in space advertising, a unified international approach is crucial for preserving astronomical integrity.
The American Astronomical Society is calling on all nations to ban advertising in space that can be seen from the ground to protect astronomy efforts.
The AAS urges the U.S. delegation to the UN to support prohibiting obtrusive space advertising through international law.
Obtrusive space advertising poses a significant threat to astronomy as it can interfere with observations and adds to existing challenges like space debris.
The current U.S. law doesn’t prevent other nations from deploying space advertising, highlighting the need for international cooperation on this issue.
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