In the clear skies of the Chilean desert, astronomers used to have a perfect view of the universe. They could trace the faint glow of galaxies billions of light-years away or hunt for brief flashes of ...

The rapid proliferation of satellite mega-constellations is raising global concerns, highlighted by a call from 120 top astronomy researchers urging the FCC to investigate the potential impacts of ...

Astronomy advocacy groups are ringing alarm bells about two proposed satellite constellations, warning that they threaten to change the sky forever. According to the RAS, SpaceX’s proposed ...

While the FCC evaluates the potential harms of satellite constellations, it currently exempts almost all telecommunications projects — including satellites — from facing formal environmental reviews.

"The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

On Wednesday, three NASA astronomers released an analysis showing that several planned orbital telescopes would see their images criss-crossed by planned satellite constellations, such as a fully ...

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails ...

SpaceX completed its first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite constellation this week. On Wednesday, the company launched 20 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, 13 of which can communicate directly ...