How might the space industry reduce its ecological footprint and better manage the debris it leaves in its wake?
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Many telescopes use the radio spectrum to learn about the cosmos. Just as human development leads to more light pollution, increasing numbers of satellites are leading to more radio interference.
Megaconstellations of satellites will visually clutter the night sky, disrupting astronomical research. And the environmental damage caused by these satellites is still unknown.
In the past decade, the number of satellites in orbit has skyrocketed thanks to tiny electronics and cheap launches. The crowded night sky is posing problems for astronomers and astronauts.
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Professor of Physics, UMass Lowell
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Associate professor, Astronomy, University of Regina
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Deputy Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager, National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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Chercheur post-doctorant en stratégie, innovation et entrepreneuriat, Chaire Sirius, TBS Education
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Professeur associé en management de l'innovation et stratégie, Chaire Sirius, TBS Education
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy
