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A Commercial Space Race Prompts a Thorny Question: Who Owns the Sky?
A surge in commercial satellite launches is crowding the night sky and polluting the atmosphere, raising concerns about environmental and ethical impacts. Experts warn this trend risks repeating destructive colonial practices and disrupting humanity's connection to the celestial commons.
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