08/09/2026
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However might be the exception The Jeju Weekly
Experts say we’ve officially lost the night sk
Astronomers warn that the thousands of satellites currently in orbit have permanently destroyed our view of the universe. SpaceX's Starlink network makes up the vast majority of these, and two million more satellites are already under development.
An alarming photo capturing just one hour of satellite activity over Chile's pristine Atacama Desert has sparked fierce debate over the future of our night skies. The image, released by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), reveals a chaotic web of bright white streaks slicing through the celestial background.
Researchers warn that this visual pollution is only the beginning.
This rapid commercialization of space poses what scientists call an existential threat to modern astronomy. A groundbreaking study led by ESO astronomer Olivier Hainaut warns that these planned fleets could increase night sky brightness by up to 300 percent, potentially making Earth's most powerful ground-based telescopes nearly useless.
Stargazers and scientists alike fear a tragedy of the commons — one where humanity's ancient, raw connection to the cosmos is permanently severed, replaced by a constant swarm of artificial light. And experts note that this loss has already started, as evidenced by this ESO photo.
Unless strict international limits are imposed, the night sky could soon become a relic of the past.
source: Hainaut, O. (2026). Beyond the limit: one million satellites and mirrors in space pose grave threat to the night sky. European Southern Observatory.
