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Astronomers denounce super-bright new BlueWalker 3 satellite


Astronomers denounce super-bright new BlueWalker 3 satellite Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the future of the night sky as new images show shocking trails left by a massive communications satellite against otherwise clear, dark patches of sky. In September, AST SpaceMobile launched the first satellite of a new constellation into orbit, paving the way for a system of cell phone towers in space. This prototype, known as BlueWalker 3, carries the largest antenna of any commercial communications satellite to date — and it's now one of the brightest things in the sky, outshining even some of the most famous stars.   More



(Source: Space.com - Dec 2)

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