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[RichA]

Not that anyone has jurisdiction in outer space, but Chinese have their own observing programs so why sabotage the sky?

 

https://phys.org/new...brightness.html

 

 

[ShaulaB]

From the article

A team of space researchers with the IAU Center for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies from Satellite Constellation Interference, working with a colleague from Belgian Working Group Satellites, has found that the satellites making up China's "Thousand Sails" project exceed brightness limits that have been proposed by astronomical groups wanting to prevent satellites from blocking the view to space. The paper describing their findings is posted to the arXiv preprint server.

 

Limits "proposed" have no meaning to an entity bent on making a profit. China seems to have plans to be a big player internationally in providing internet service.  .

[AstroApe]

Limits "proposed" have no meaning to an entity bent on making a profit. China seems to have plans to be a big player internationally in providing internet service.  .

Exactly. Just look at the responsible way China dispose of their rockets spent first stages.... they just drop 'em over their own populated land!

[TOMDEY]

The IAU scolding China strikes me as profoundly comical.    Tom

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