Astronomers Grapple with Growing Threat of Satellite Constellations to Sky Observation

Amazon launching two satellite prototypes for Project Kuiper, which will eventually be over 3,200 satellites. This adds to astronomers' concerns about light pollution.

Studies show satellites like AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird and even darkened satellites are much brighter than the limit astronomers recommended.

Major conference this week organized by International Astronomical Union brings together astronomers, satellite industry, Indigenous advocates to address effects on astronomy.

Bright satellites can ruin telescope images, interfere with radio astronomy, degrade data. Estimates of up to 100,000 satellites by 2030.

While some benefits, astronomers struggle to address interference as numbers of satellites grow. Looking to mitigate effects and reduce impacts.