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Trump's Deregulation Sparks Satellite Concerns Among Astronomers
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- Donald Trump has enacted broad cuts and deregulation across sectors, including space.
- An executive order aims to streamline rocket launches and boost commercial space operations led by SpaceX.
- Astronomers, including Samantha Lawler, warn satellite constellations obscure the night sky and hinder research.
- Space debris raises risks and Kessler Syndrome; Starlink dominates ownership, expansion plans; Lawler calls for sustainability-focused innovation.
