Space EnvironmentalismCSE's John Barentine: "The presumption now is that the application should be approved and that it should be up to the people who might object to prove that there's a problem of some kind. The fact that they have fast-tracked this application, which has potentially tremendous effects not only for astronomy but for the environment too, and to do so without engaging in a full environmental review, is worrisome."
Dr. John Barentine FRAS"'These proposals would not only have a disastrous impact on the science of #astronomy, they would also hinder the right of everybody on Earth to enjoy the night sky. That is unacceptable.
"The stars above us are a valued part of human heritage – deploying more than one million exceptionally bright #satellites would utterly destroy this and permanently scar the natural landscape.'"
"A start-up company wants to light up the night with 50,000 big mirrors orbiting Earth. Opponents say the mirrors could distract airplane pilots, mess up astronomical observations and interfere with circadian rhythms — the light-and-dark cycles that help people, creatures and plants know when to wake and sleep, when to bloom, when to migrate and so forth."
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/climate/space-mirror-satellite-solar.html
BioClocks UKSatellites could disrupt circadian rhythms globally. Major projects such as #ReflectOrbital and #SpaceX ‘s plan to put up a million satellites are pushing boundaries, and now is the time for regulators and governments to recognise the effect these projects could have on life everywhere.
International scientific communities urge caution: https://www.bioclocks.uk/news
#Scicomm
International scientific communities urge caution: https://www.bioclocks.uk/news
#Scicomm
David RuffnerRE: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/116053742685475452
I submitted my comments against the Reflect Orbital and SpaceX plans! It always takes a little while to write letters, but the instructions for submitting are very good (and needed). It's terrible to think about losing the night sky. It felt good to do something about it.
Pink! Polonium!@badastro I’m so tired of making fun of the nonexistent brilliance Elon has built his whole personal brand around, so i’ll skip to the ask (for 🇺🇸️ans):
👉️ TODAY is the last day ‼️ to submit a public comment to the #FCC about spacex’s megaconstellation.
👉️ MONDAY is the last day to comment on the #ReflectOrbital filing.
The SciAm article has links and instructions. The more of us who speak up, the harder it is to ignore.
Led By Gilded FoolsURGENT: Please Write the FCC to Oppose Latest SpaceX World-Changing Plan, Massively Light Polluting Reflect Orbital Satellites, Which Will End the Night Sky
#Musk #ElonMusk #SpaceX #FCC #ReflectOrbital #satellite #satellites
URGENT: Please Write the FCC to Oppose Latest SpaceX World-Changing Plan, Massively Light Polluting Reflect Orbital Satellites, Which Will End the Night Sky | naked capitalism
American readers: please submit comments pronto to the FCC to oppose two dangerously bone-headed SpaceX schemes
Joseph Lim 
URGENT:⚠️ Please Write the #FCC to #Oppose Latest #SpaceX World-Changing Plan, Massively Light Polluting #ReflectOrbital Satellites, Which Will End the Night Sky
"Reflect Orbit #satellites will produce a simply incredible level of light #pollution to the degree tt it will end te night as we know it. Te impact on life, not just nocturnal species but even plant life, can't be est'd & is potentially #catastrophic."
#CancelMusk #citizenaction
https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/03/urgent-please-write-the-fcc-to-oppose-latest-spacex-world-changing-plan-massively-light-polluting-reflect-orbital-satellites-which-will-end-the-night-sky.html
"Reflect Orbit #satellites will produce a simply incredible level of light #pollution to the degree tt it will end te night as we know it. Te impact on life, not just nocturnal species but even plant life, can't be est'd & is potentially #catastrophic."
#CancelMusk #citizenaction
https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/03/urgent-please-write-the-fcc-to-oppose-latest-spacex-world-changing-plan-massively-light-polluting-reflect-orbital-satellites-which-will-end-the-night-sky.html
URGENT: Please Write the FCC to Oppose Latest SpaceX World-Changing Plan, Massively Light Polluting Reflect Orbital Satellites, Which Will End the Night Sky | naked capitalism
American readers: please submit comments pronto to the FCC to oppose two dangerously bone-headed SpaceX schemes
From @esoastronomy's comment to the U.S. Federal Communication Commission on the #ReflectOrbital filing for clearance to operate an orbital sunlight reflector: “ESO expresses support for the submissions to the FCC by the global astronomical community and emphasises that the deployment of sunlight as a service will have far reaching implications to the #environment, and human health.”
"Across regions and borders, cultures and customs, the one thing we share is the night sky. Access to the night sky is a crucial part of our scientific, religious, and cultural practices across the globe. Right now, one government agency has the power to completely alter the night sky as we know it."
https://astrobites.org/2026/02/26/reflect-orbital-ai-data-center/
#Space #SpaceEnvironment #FCC #ReflectOrbital #SunlightAsAService #SpaceX #DataCenters
