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Astronomers urge UN and ICJ action to curb satellite proliferation and protect the night sky

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Astronomers are calling for action through the United Nations and International Court of Justice to address the unchecked growth of satellite constellations in Earth orbit. They warn that proliferating spacecraft could increasingly obscure astronomical observations and alter humanity’s view of the night sky.

Discovered 2026-09-28T03:05:10.772483-07:00 | 2026-09-28T03:05:10.772483-07:00

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  • Satellite proliferation is creating a growing orbital-management challenge with consequences beyond collision risk, including interference with astronomical observations and visibility of the night sky.
  • A potential UN or International Court of Justice role would elevate satellite-con||||ament regulation into an international policy issue, with implications for constellation operators, licensing regimes and future access to orbit.

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