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Space Mirror Satellite Approval Sparks Concern

Updated 2026-07-16 14:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Federal Communications Commission approved a giant ‘space mirror’ satellite, raising concerns among astronomers about light pollution and other ill effects from the increasing number of satellites.

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Scientific American
A controversial new ruling from the Federal Communications Commission leaves no one responsible for regulating light pollution and other ill effects from skyrocketing numbers of satellites
2026-07-16 14:00 UTC
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