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SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

Short Wave · NPR

November 13, 201911m 52s

Show Notes

The private space company run by Elon Musk launched 60 satellites into orbit this week. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel explains why astronomers worry that kind of traffic — if it continues unabated — could permanently alter their ability to observe the night sky. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at [email protected].

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