...might also be interested to see the Opinion piece by David Galadi-Enriquez in the last issue of ROOM: “Satellite mega-constellations threaten ground-based astronomy” [Spring 2020 (23)]. About the authors Lauren Napier is a PhD researcher in Space Law...
... case, would fail to solve the problems related to radio astronomy and space debris. Either way, the satellite mega-constellations represent a threat to the astronomical status quo. About the author David Galadí-Enríquez is a Spanish astrophysicist...
... a battery charger that made batteries susceptible to explosive rupture. Some 46 satellites get ‘stranded’ in space each year Such a design flaw in a large series of mega constellation satellites that are quickly launched one after another would have...
Over 250 astronomers attending a virtual workshop on the impact of satellite mega constellations have warned that the 100, 000 or more low-Earth satellites expected to be deployed in mega constellations by companies and governments alike will will “...
... – has today published a preliminary analysis of the potential impact of current satellite mega-constellations on its telescopes, and it doesn't look good. “Satellite mega-constellations don’t just affect optical and IR astronomy,” warns SKA Director...
...launch in a long series for the OneWeb mega constellation is scheduled for 19 February 2019 on a Soyuz rocket after OneWeb Satellites announced this week the delivery of the first satellites for its mega constellation to the French Guiana launch site...