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In the future, we might see one million more satellites in Earth's orbit (files.mastodon.social)
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In the future, we might see one million more satellites in Earth's orbit. The consequences to astronomy would be devastating. Fighting for a fair and sustainable usage of space, for astronomy and humanity — that's Betty Kioko's job as ESO’s Institutional Affairs Officer.Learn more about her job and what ESO is doing in this direction: eso.org/public/blog/betty-kiok#astrodon #astronomy #astrophysics #space #science #environment #sustainability

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[–] 2 points 7 months ago

@esoastronomy Permitting the use of near orbital space would be a perfect job for the UN. The sky belongs to all of us. The decisions regarding what goes up there should be up to all of us too. Not just some first world cockroach capitalists.Save the Stars!

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    [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    @esoastronomy If you're not already in contact – @sundogplanets is working on the same issue.I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can save the world for us.😅 🫠

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    [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    @esoastronomy The "good" news is that, if they put a million satellites in low earth orbit, the inevitable will likely happen and we'll see what it is like to live on a planet with rings consisting of dust and small chunks left over after the satellites start hitting each other.

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