Growing Number of Satellites Will Leave Streaks on Photos From Space Telescopes
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If the simulations are true and satellites will ruin up to 96% of images from orbiting telescopes, and potentially obscure near-Earth asteroids, we are facing a crisis.
This conflict between communications and astronomy demands immediate, international regulation. Technological progress cannot come at the expense of global planetary security and fundamental scientific research. Companies must be held accountable for polluting the orbit.