Low-altitude Satellites Up Brightness of Night Sky

Emerging satellite constellations at lower orbits are set to increase the luminosity of the night sky, potentially affecting 10% of night-time visibility in certain regions.

Discovered 2024-01-12T19:07:28.052463-08:00 | 2024-01-12T19:07:28.052463-08:00

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