As the notion of space advertising looms, we *must* prepare to defend our inherited skies. For now. For ever after.
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Imagine stepping outside to stargaze only to see advertisements glowing in the sky instead of stars.

This science-fiction scenario is becoming reality as companies develop satellite technology to create orbiting billboards.
#SpaceAdvertising #Astronomy

Space Industry Adds Threats to Astronomy, Light Pollution Remains a Big Problem Multiple effects from ever-increasing satellite launches could impact future observations; the biggest threat to astronomy, though, is still coming from the ground.

Space Industry Adds Threats to Astronomy, Light Pollution Remains a Big Problem

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#lightpollution #pollution #astronomy #radioastronomy #ionosphericholes #satellitesconstellation #starlink #spaceadvertising

Astronomers Call for Global Ban on Space Advertising Before It's Too Late Space advertising is not currently a problem, but the enterprise needs to be smothered before it has a chance to grow, according to a group of concerned astronomers.

"Los astrónomos están pidiendo una prohibición global de la publicidad espacial, con la esperanza de que el tema pueda ser eliminado en el brote en medio de un período de rápida comercialización y privatización en la luz espacial".

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#SpaceAdvertising #SpaceEnvironment

The American Astronomical Society calls for a global ban on visible space advertising, citing interference with ground-based observations.

Concerns rise as foreign companies, like Russia's Avant Space, test space ad tech.

#SpaceAdvertising #Astronomy

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