Category: AI technologies

SpaceX has been steadily moving forward with its internet-from-space satellite project—and astronomers are worried the network will hinder space observation. The project, known as Starlink, aims to use a network of 12,000 satellites to ‘beam’ internet connection to Earth. While Starlink is undoubtedly an excellent idea, the satellites will dwell in a low Earth orbit, making them significantly more luminous than others. Light pollution is an enemy of every astronomer, especially those performing long exposures of specific areas, and Starlink’s introduction has prompted a few different studies attempting to gauge the possible detrimental effects.