Starlink and Astronomers Are in a Light Pollution Standoff
Astronomers and satellite operators are locked in a quiet but growing conflict over the night sky. For scientists, swarms of satellites are leaving streaks that spoil images and obscure discoveries. For companies, those same satellites promise global internet coverage and commercial opportunity. Efforts like design tweaks and altitude adjustments have helped, but not enough—and regulation remains minimal. With megaconstellations multiplying, experts warn the balance between progress on Earth and clarity in the cosmos will hinge on whether cooperation can outpace the race to orbit.
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