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AAS Calls for Global Ban on Space Advertising

1/30/2025

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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is urging a worldwide ban on space advertising, warning that it could jeopardize our ability to observe the cosmos. With satellite constellations and electromagnetic interference posing significant threats, the AAS emphasizes the need for a united global effort to safeguard the night sky from commercial exploitation, building on U.S. Congress's domestic launch restrictions.

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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is urging a worldwide ban on space advertising, warning that it could jeopardize our ability to observe the cosmos. With satellite constellations and electromagnetic interference posing significant threats, the AAS emphasizes the need for a united global effort to safeguard the night sky from commercial exploitation, building on U.S. Congress's domestic launch restrictions.