A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky—for everyone on Earth
Phys.org • 3/29/2026
Summary
More than 10,000 Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth. They are visible in the night sky, regardless of location, and appear in images from research telescopes. A million new SpaceX satellites are expected to further impact the visibility of the night sky for everyone on Earth.
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