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🛰 Stop Starlink: Why Scientists Oppose Elon Musk's Project
More than 100 astronomers have signed an open letter calling for a halt to all Starlink satellite internet system launches and similar projects. They are concerned that these artificial mega constellations could negatively impact the environment and interfere with ground-based observatories studying deep space.
🌏 How Significant is the Threat?
Currently, over 9,000 active satellites are orbiting Earth. SpaceX's Starlink satellites make up more than half of this number — about 6,500.
The sheer number of Elon Musk's satellites is especially striking given that SpaceX only began launches in 2019. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has already authorized the company to deploy 12,000 satellites; eventually, their number could reach 42,000.
According to the European Space Agency, approximately 19,500 satellites have been sent into Earth's orbit throughout human space exploration history.
☄️ Could Obstruct Detection of Dangerous Asteroids
Astronomers argue that launches should be paused until scientists can fully assess the risks of deploying satellites on such a scale. Additionally, the signatories criticize authorities for exempting mega constellations from environmental review processes.
The expansion of Starlink also contributes to the increase in space debris, which poses challenges to other spacecraft. Moreover, decommissioned satellites often do not completely burn up in the atmosphere and could potentially fall into residential areas.
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More than 100 astronomers have signed an open letter calling for a halt to all Starlink satellite internet system launches and similar projects. They are concerned that these artificial mega constellations could negatively impact the environment and interfere with ground-based observatories studying deep space.
🌏 How Significant is the Threat?
Currently, over 9,000 active satellites are orbiting Earth. SpaceX's Starlink satellites make up more than half of this number — about 6,500.
The sheer number of Elon Musk's satellites is especially striking given that SpaceX only began launches in 2019. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has already authorized the company to deploy 12,000 satellites; eventually, their number could reach 42,000.
According to the European Space Agency, approximately 19,500 satellites have been sent into Earth's orbit throughout human space exploration history.
☄️ Could Obstruct Detection of Dangerous Asteroids
Astronomers argue that launches should be paused until scientists can fully assess the risks of deploying satellites on such a scale. Additionally, the signatories criticize authorities for exempting mega constellations from environmental review processes.
"Artificial satellites, even those invisible to the naked eye, can interfere with astronomical observations, such as detecting asteroids," said Robert McMillan, an astronomer from the University of Arizona and one of the authors of the letter.
The expansion of Starlink also contributes to the increase in space debris, which poses challenges to other spacecraft. Moreover, decommissioned satellites often do not completely burn up in the atmosphere and could potentially fall into residential areas.
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#news @hiaimediaen