Astronomers Oppose Starlink Launches

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Astronomers Push FCC to Halt New Starlink Launches, Citing Environment

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A group of 120 astronomers and space experts is calling for a pause on new Starlink launches from SpaceX until the US can fully investigate the environmental effects of large satellite constellations.

SpaceX has been at the forefront, operating over 6,000 Starlink satellites, or what amounts to about 60% of all active spacecraft around Earth .

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