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U.S. approval of giant ‘space mirror’ satellite alarms astronomers
The Federal Communications Commission's controversial ruling approves a 'space mirror' satellite without assigning responsibility for regulating light pollution and other negative effects caused by the increasing number of satellites. Astronomers are alarmed by the lack of oversight.
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