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Space.comSharmila Kuthunur

Megaconstellations could permanently contaminate space‑telescope observations by late 2030s, scientists warn

Scientists warn that the growth of large satellite constellations could permanently obscure observations from space telescopes by the late 2030s, raising urgent questions about how many future observatories will be affected as planned constellations are launched. They say optical interference from the satellites may contaminate images and limit scientific returns.

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