Satellite Proposals Spark Environmental Concerns

U.S. FCC under pressure to review Reflect Orbital's 50,000 mirrors and SpaceX's 1 million AI satellites.
Reflect Orbital's mirrors aim to beam sunlight for solar energy, while SpaceX's satellites aim for AI computing.
Scientific societies warn projects could disrupt circadian rhythms and wildlife migration.
Astronomers fear sky brightness will damage natural night skies.
FCC fast-tracked evaluation without environmental impact assessments.
European Southern Observatory estimates constellations could reduce Very Large Telescope data by 30%.

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