SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

13/11/2019 11 min
SpaceX's Satellite Swarm: Could It Hurt Astronomy?

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The private space company run by Elon Musk launched 60 satellites into orbit this week. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel explains why astronomers worry that kind of traffic — if it continues unabated — could permanently alter their ability to observe the night sky. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy