In response to the growing commercialization of space, the American Astronomical Society has urged for a global prohibition on space advertising to safeguard humanity's scientific understanding. The Society declared that activities like satellite constellations and potential space billboards threaten the night sky and the integrity of astronomical observations. While the United States has a ban on obtrusive space advertising, its limitations leave room for international action. Astronomers emphasize the necessity for treaties or laws to prevent private interests from polluting the celestial view.
"The sky belongs to everyone, and must be protected for all humans now and in the future," said James Lowenthal, emphasizing the shared responsibility of preserving our view of the cosmos.
The American Astronomical Society warns that the proliferation of advertisements in space could severely hamper humanity's scientific understanding of the universe due to clutter and interference.
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