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The night sky could get three times brighter as new satellites launch — all but ruining the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's survey of the universe
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May 11, 2026 · 16s listen
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The night sky could get three times brighter as new satellites launch — all but ruining the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's survey of the universe
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Starlink satellites leave streaks in astronomical images. With the advent of megaconstellations, many more streaks will be visible, rendering astronomical photographs from telescopes like the new Vera C. Rubin observatory useless.
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