Over one hundred astronomers are urging a pause on Starlink and mega-constellation launches until the environmental impact and obstructions to ground-based observatories are fully assessed.
McMillan argues that artificial satellites can obstruct crucial astronomical observations necessary for detecting asteroids and understanding our universe.
There are currently over 9,000 active satellites, with more than half being SpaceX's Starlink. This rapid increase is frustrating astronomers.
Emerging evidence suggests that radiation from satellite electronics interferes with radio telescopes, jeopardizing our ability to explore deep space.
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