"'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.'"

https://www.itv.com/news/2026-03-17/astronomers-alarmed-by-plans-to-use-space-mirrors-to-light-earth-at-night

#Space #SpaceX #ReflectOrbital #SunlightAsAService

@JohnBarentine

Once upon a time we'd say, "They'd sell the sky if they could." 😔

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