Musk will send 1 million satellites into space, scientists say – they will be visible more than the stars.

News Topical, Digital Desk : SpaceX, the company of the world's richest businessman, Elon Musk, plans to send 1 million new satellites into low Earth orbit, which scientists have described as a serious threat to the natural night sky. Currently, more than 10,000 satellites in the company's Starlink network are orbiting Earth.

According to Canadian researchers, if the proposed number of satellites reaches space, many parts of the Earth will see more satellites than stars at night with the naked eye. Scientists say that up to 4,500 stars are normally visible in a pollution-free sky, but with such a large satellite constellation, the natural constellation will be overshadowed by artificial brightness.

Simulation based on data

Researchers created simulations based on data from astronomer Jonathan McDowell. They found that satellites in higher orbits would shine in sunlight for longer periods of the night, making them clearly visible even in remote areas.

SpaceX submitted this proposal to the FCC

SpaceX has submitted this proposal to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Scientists allege that the proposal does not provide adequate information on atmospheric pollution, orbital collisions, debris from re-entry, and heat dissipation from the orbital data center.

Experts warn that venting the excessive heat needed to operate data center satellites in space is technically challenging. They say that many satellites enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up every day, increasing metallic pollution and posing a risk of unburned debris reaching the ground.

The researchers also said that space is a limited resource and a private company should follow global consensus, scientific evaluation and international rules before implementing such a plan.

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