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In the early 80s, when I was a wee lad, I used to sit out at night with a friend of mine and we'd often see (and be baffled by) what were certainly satellites. Naked eye and everything.
Stitching together 343 distinct photos, Rozells illuminates a growing problem. When Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched Starlink in 2019, 60 satellites filled the skies, with a race from other companies to follow. That number has now topped 10,000, with tens of thousands more in the works. SpaceX alone plans to launch 40,000 more.
Rozells’ composite visually echoes pleas from astronomers, who warn that although satellites collect essential data, the staggering amount filling our skies will only worsen light pollution and our ability to study what lies beyond. Because this industry has little regulation, the problem could go unchecked.
wow, 10k? and 40K more planned... I had no idea
Obligatory "frack Starlink" comment here.
I've seen these satellites ao many times now its insane and absolutely frustrating as I can't do anything to stop it. I don't want a bi ch of billionaires polluting my oceans, same goes for my skies
Turning into a sophon.