@sundogplanets probably you already knew this but i just came across this thanks to a colleague of mine that sent me tho link. Amazon satellites are pretty bright --> https://arxiv.org/pdf/2601.07708
Abstract: "The mean apparent magnitude of Amazon Leo satellites is 6.28 based on 1,938 observations. For spacecraft in their operational mode, 92% exceeded the brightness limit recommended by the IAU for interference with research, while 25% distract from aesthetic appreciation of the night sky. The reflective characteristics are similar to Version 1 Starlink spacecraft."
#satellites #amazon #megaconstellations #skypollution #satellitepollution #lightpollution #space #astronomy
#SpaceX acquires #xAI, plans to launch a massive #SatelliteConstellation to power it
“This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI’s mission.”
Eric Berger – Feb 2, 2026
"SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk’s companies, xAi, the space company announced on Monday afternoon.
“SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform,' the company said. 'This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI’s mission: scaling to make a sentient sun to understand the Universe and extend the light of consciousness to the stars!' [How much Special-K did you take, dude?]
"The merging of what is arguably Musk’s most successful company, SpaceX, with the more speculative xAI venture is a risk. Founded in 2023, xAI’s main products are the generative AI chatbot Grok and the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. The company aims to compete with OpenAI and other artificial intelligence firms. However, Grok has been controversial, including the sexualization of women and children through AI-generated images, as has Musk’s management of Twitter."
#USPol #WorldPol #ElonSucks #SkyNet #AISucks #DarkSkies #SpacePollution #SatellitePollution #LowEarthOrbit #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrom
Ultra-black paint may solve #SatellitePollution crisis: https://zorz.it/BytqX
#MattGrowcoot #astronomy #astrophotography #LightPollution #MegaConstellations #satellite #StarlinkSatellites #Universe #paint
A Stunning Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates the Growing Problem of #SatellitePollution https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/04/a-stunning-image-of-the-australian-desert-illuminates-the-growing-problem-of-satellite-pollution/
An Image of the Australian Desert Illuminates Satellite Pollution
#HackerNews #SatellitePollution #AustralianDesert #EnvironmentalAwareness #SpaceDebris #StunningImage
There are much more serious things to worry about today, but this is exceptionally bad news for astronomy - any hope of controlling LEO satellites which are already disrupting optical and radio astronomy has evaporated. See article by @sundogplanets
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