A boom in satellites is brightening the night sky and hindering astronomers’ ability to study distant galaxies, sharpening concerns over who controls access to space.
Planned spacecraft launches are surging and will degrade images from major space observatories including the Hubble telescope, according to research from Nasa scientists.
The findings highlight how a lack of international rules threatens crucial astrophysical measurements taken from both Earth and outer space. The constellations of spacecraft reflect light that can interfere with telescopes’ images.
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