The new strategy yielded positive results: The number of sunny moons visible in images from the observatory in Chile decreased by almost 60%.
As the number of Starlink satellites increased, astronomers began to express concerns about their impact on space observations; Starlink satellites reflect sunlight, which causes bright lines in astronomical images. This makes it difficult to observe celestial objects, especially in the optical range. Astronomers also fear that the increase in the number of satellites could lead to difficulties in tracking and identifying objects in space, including potentially dangerous asteroids and comets.
Over the next year, SpaceX will continue testing and work with regulators to develop the strategy.
Source: Ferra
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