ESO Study Finds That No More Than 100,000 Satellites Should Orbit Earth

Gizmodo·Jul 1

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A study has found that no more than 100,000 satellites should orbit the earth. However, nearly 2 million satellites are reportedly planned, which could pose a threat to the night sky and have devastating consequences for astronomy. The large number of proposed satellites has raised concerns among astronomers about the potential impact on the night sky.

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