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Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution

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New Zealand's space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017 .

It now contributes about NZ$1.7 billion in revenue, with plans to grow to $10 billion by 2030 .

William Grant is a lecturer in law with a focus on human rights, human rights and the law of outer space.

He says light pollution interferes with other countries' rights to free access and participation.

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English

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