ESA Study Highlights Satellite Constellation Threat to Astronomy

A new European Space Agency (ESA) study warns that the proliferation of satellite constellations poses a severe threat to astronomical observations. The report concludes that over 1.7 million proposed satellites could have "devastating consequences" for observing the night sky with modern telescopes. To mitigate this, the study recommends limiting faint satellites to under 100,000, emphasizing the urgent need for international action to protect scientific research and the view of the cosmos.