The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is setting up a new center to tackle the problem of interference from satellite constellations.
Ever since SpaceX began the process of launching its Starlink satellite constellation, consisting of thousands of satellites that work together to create a global broadband network, astronomers have been expressing worry about the effects such constellations could have on the sky. SpaceX is not the only company that plans to launch thousands of satellites in a constellation, and their combined presence overhead could have worrying consequences for astronomical observations.
The concern about satellite constellations is that satellites are typically made of highly reflective metal, so they reflect sunlight and appear as bright dots which interfere with astronomical observations. In addition, they can also interfere with radio telescopes. Constellations are a particular concern because of the sheer number of satellites that are launched, and the fact they are designed to cover large portions of the entire globe.
The formation of a center to study this issue has been welcomed by other astronomical organizations, such as Britain’s Royal Astronomical Society .
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