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Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study

Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study
Phys.org Saturday 04 July 2026, 22:20 UTC 1 min read
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The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy," new research warned Wednesday.

The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy," new research warned Wednesday.
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