It's now official, over the next few months, I'll be transitioning in to become one of the 2 co-chairs of the American Astronomical Society's Committee on the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment https://compasse.aas.org/
Despite the depressing developments in orbit, this is definitely my favourite committee I've ever been on. The members are AMAZING, we GET SHIT DONE, and it's a perfect way to channel my anger about satellites into powerful and productive actions.
About COMPASSE The Committee for the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment (COMPASSE) was established by AAS in …
@OrangeR @luckytran: The best answer I've heard so far when getting asked why you're wearing a mask (or even requested to take it off):
"I have a positive IQ test".