@ZachWeiner Optical astronomy has already been negatively impacted by Starlink and radio astronomy is under threat in the near future. The time taken to "fix" all the noise the system introduces to ground-based research is time and money taken from actual
@stillawake A few reputable linkses. :) Annoying astronomy https://t.co/Z5Ek691YfU Bad network security https://t.co/PWEUzYv3mr Pollution because LEO "fall down a lot" (see also launch pollution) https://t.co/jQ7KUDYViz
@asadotzler @samsung0804_2 @rocketgobrrrrr @SpaceX @sundogplanets is the Al amount you estimated here assuming no increase in satellite size?
RT @OuterSpaceInst: "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaro…
RT @OuterSpaceInst: "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaro…
🛰 Estudo publicado indica que "mega constelações de satélites criam riscos para a órbita baixa da Terra, para a atmosfera e para o planeta": "Cooperação Internacional é urgentemente necessária, assim como um marco regulatório". 👇
RT @OuterSpaceInst: "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaro…
RT @OuterSpaceInst: "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaro…
Is this the academic equivalent of going viral? Seriously, most of my previous articles have been read by a few dozen people, tops.
RT @OuterSpaceInst: "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaro…
"Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" by @michael_byers and Aaron Boley has received over 26,000 downloads since its publication. Access the article here: https://t.co/ndnzz88TJN
maybe if we want to bring internet to the world, we should just build more fiber instead of letting corporations create bold new forms of environmental degradation
if anyone's bored, why not read a paper about the various problems with megaconstellations? tbh it's weird how hardly anyone talks about the atmospheric effects, i only ever see people discussing the impact on astronomy and space debris https://t.co/BlPB
RT @ProfHughLewis: And this is for all the objects we can detect and track. There's a very important and substantial population of lethal n…
RT @ProfHughLewis: And this is for all the objects we can detect and track. There's a very important and substantial population of lethal n…
And this is for all the objects we can detect and track. There's a very important and substantial population of lethal non-trackable objects that pose very real risks to #Starlink. Aaron Boley & Michael Byers explored this in their insightful paper htt
RT @atmoastro: Recently, 40 of 49 Starlink satellites got affected by increasing atmospheric drag induced by a solar storm reaching us at t…
Recently, 40 of 49 Starlink satellites got affected by increasing atmospheric drag induced by a solar storm reaching us at the time of sat deployment. Those 40 satellites will reenter the Earth's atmosphere. I then thought of the Boley & Byers paper.
@aussiastronomer When I heard of this event, I thought of the Boley & Byers paper.https://t.co/P0w803tzgv
@erasmix You are? #SpaceX #Amazon #Boeing all want mega constellations. It, unfortunately, will happen and then we lose access to space. Too bad they don't wait to figure out how to clean up LEO first. Read the following: https://t.co/sJWfokjDt5
RT @sundogplanets: @carlysagan @mattlindn @Tomatrix22 @planet4589 They plan for 42,000 sats to be replaced every 5 years, so on average 23…
@carlysagan @mattlindn @Tomatrix22 @planet4589 They plan for 42,000 sats to be replaced every 5 years, so on average 23 per day will have to be deorbited. Each sat is 260kg*23 = 6000kg. See this paper for more details: https://t.co/sMHmryHnSq
@JohnChinner @Nathan_M_Sci @WesternJ_ @planet4589 @AirbusSpace Ideally by tomorrow, that would be fab. This is the nature paper which discusses that burning aluminium satellites up in the atmosphere might blow a hole in the ozone layer and could change Ear
@NickAstronomer @WorthyHarley These are all interesting points, thanks both. I was hoping to not focus on Kessler Syndrome and talk about other concerns. This is that Nature article, the particular paragraph is after Figure 3, a few paragraphs down https:/
RT @chentao_yang: Scientists have already warned about this on @Nature https://t.co/O9mtGqB9QS
Scientists have already warned about this on @Nature https://t.co/O9mtGqB9QS
This paper, linked to from the article, is kinda staggering: there are so many hard-to-quantify environmental externalities, from aluminium deposition in the upper atmosphere to the risk of people being killed directly by re-entering satellites! https://t.
(2021/05/20) Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth | Scientific Reports https://t.co/RgZ5BOEHCv
@kalmantibs More alarmingly https://t.co/FWFyxCgQHY
RT @whyvert: "Using simple models, we show that untracked debris will lead to potentially dangerous on-orbit collisions on a regular basis…
"Using simple models, we show that untracked debris will lead to potentially dangerous on-orbit collisions on a regular basis due to the large number of satellites within mega-constellation orbital shells." Source: https://t.co/sPxTm5P6XS https://t.co/20I
@CosmosMagazine @LeoLabs_Space What is the best strategy to stop / slow down the deployment of these massive mega-satellite constellations? https://t.co/5TPkWjPSZT "Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth"
RT @Amor_y_Rabia: INTERNET, ARMA DE DESTRUCCIÓN MASIVA: Las decenas de miles de satélites que Amazon o Elon Musk están poniendo en órbita p…
@Kaynouky C’est exagéré, voici un article plus objectif et très complet, où l’on voit simplement que SpaceX a mis (comme d’hab) un coup de pied aux fesses aux vieilles institutions, mais elles auront le temps d’adapter les régulations, et spaceX collabore
@TerezaPultarova @OuterSpaceInst @richardbranson @JeffBezos You got it right - in a short news report! https://t.co/GFwBSJR6tw
@MWeeksDev @keenethery Also worth looking at: this paper by Aaron Boley about the risks posed by large constellation sizes https://t.co/akkx5epqgu
@carlysagan @planet4589 That wasn't our focus in this particular paper (I agree it's likely a problem - just not the problem we modelled here). Here's a recent paper that does talk about that issue a bit: https://t.co/sMHmryHnSq
@marclamonthill Some thoughts: (1) Sounds awesome. Definitely something I’d want. (2) I hope we proactively find solutions to some of the environmental impacts of this tech: https://t.co/NK1tLPKqKq (3) Space has so much potential to make life better on Ear
(IMG) RECORDEMOS: En 2007 China probó con éxito la destrucción de un satélite con un misil, llenando la atmósfera de restos metálicos que pueden dañar la capa de ozono (IZDA restos tras el derribo, DCHA restos un mes después) 1) https://t.co/byAb5jZsje 2)
INTERNET, ARMA DE DESTRUCCIÓN MASIVA: Las decenas de miles de satélites que Amazon o Elon Musk están poniendo en órbita podrían causar un agujero en la capa de ozono que protege la vida en la Tierra 1) https://t.co/EbCHtO1xtb 2) https://t.co/rId3uZk9QA 3)
Here's the clearest discussion I've seen yet about the problem with large constellations: https://t.co/L00Z3oCbGv
RT @hibbes: @dansiela_b @pikarl @riffreporter Nein. Das Paper erwähnt, dass regelmäßige Raketenstarts die Ozonschicht schädigen können, das…
@dansiela_b @pikarl @riffreporter Nein. Das Paper erwähnt, dass regelmäßige Raketenstarts die Ozonschicht schädigen können, dass ist aber nix Neues. Oder habe ich da einen Absatz überlesen? https://t.co/iqarptnCog
"Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth" https://t.co/Aeurcd6TTg "risks multiple tragedies of the commons, including tragedies to ground-based astronomy, Earth orbit, and Earth’s upper atmosphere" #SpaceX
RT @SciReports: According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerosp…
According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerospaceengineering https://t.co/SHNWmJFdKj
RT @michael_byers: The latest "tragedy of the commons" is low Earth orbit, as Aaron Boley and I explain in our latest article -- published…
Little recognition that Earth’s orbit is a finite resource, space & Earth environments are connected, & actions of one can affect all: “Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth” Pub in @NaturePortfo
@Floramujaasi That is not included yet: https://t.co/16Rm6xwAck
According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerospaceengineering https://t.co/SHNWmJWOBR
@Teslamania5 @justin_swanhart @mhelal2 @robmactwit @TheCryptoLark I can keep on going and put a bunch of links showing you how it will impact every single one of us (and not benefit us all, at all!) with these megaconstellations projects. It's also gonna b
RT @dalcrose: 기사에서 언급된 연구: Boley, A.C., Byers, M. Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Ear…
@Marconi_Fabio @elonmusk @crheller @SpaceX That paper ( https://t.co/rWmr5GcTAM ) is full of errors and unfounded assumptions unfortunately, starting from Starlink's mass (260 kg is its wet mass, not dry), to aluminum content per sat, assuming close to 100
@planet4589 @carlysagan @merrdiff Aaron Boley on this > https://t.co/UqRpZ7siKr
@HIprocessor @CRAF_RAS Aaron Boley just had a paper come out about this: https://t.co/sMHmryHnSq
RT @atmoastro: Among other unwanted effects, megaconstellations of satellites may pose risks, such as: increased likelihood of collisions i…
Among other unwanted effects, megaconstellations of satellites may pose risks, such as: increased likelihood of collisions in orbit and atmospheric effects (including the possibility of ozone depletion), as alerted in the study of Boley & Byers. https:
@elonmusk Hello mister Musk. We never met and probably never will, yet I suppose it is still OK to discuss? I recently read this article https://t.co/xOJjElIN5K, and wondered whether you were informed about this, and what your thoughts might be on what loo
@cryptomanran Worst than Tesla cars there are the Starlink satellites, a big danger for the atmosphere. @SpaceX @SpaceXStarlink Look at Nature website : https://t.co/Bb4F9x30y5 @elonmusk concerned about ecology, is-that a joke ???
Risque lors de la désagrégation des satellites. Risk during satellite disaggregation #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/Q5K6H6uBdn
@elonmusk Elon, is this article bs or is it something you are looking into? Thx https://t.co/lJQCGwCBcX
Paper 2 is by Boley & Byers: https://t.co/sMHmryHnSq It focuses on the huge risk of collisions in low earth orbit, as well as the environmental problem of disposing of 6 tonnes of satellites into the atmosphere per DAY as current megaconstellation pla
RT @dalcrose: 기사에서 언급된 연구: Boley, A.C., Byers, M. Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Ear…
RT @dalcrose: 기사에서 언급된 연구: Boley, A.C., Byers, M. Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Ear…
RT @SciReports: According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerosp…
기사에서 언급된 연구: Boley, A.C., Byers, M. Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth. Sci Rep 11, 10642 (2021). https://t.co/XrA6vLKL4u
@SafeNotAnOption @Tomas_Stellar @DJSnM The growth of this market will inevitably cause a massive debris LEO pollution issue. Even the single normal operation of Starlink will bring such risk closer to the unacceptable https://t.co/btVZBa1FED
Don't be evil
According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerospaceengineering https://t.co/SHNWmJFdKj
According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerospaceengineering https://t.co/SHNWmJFdKj
RT @JustSpaceOrg: Returning to the Starlink aspect, the authors point out that Starlinks deorbiting might end up being an *uncontrolled* ex…
Returning to the Starlink aspect, the authors point out that Starlinks deorbiting might end up being an *uncontrolled* experiment in geoengineering, and that at minimum the potential effects are hard to predict ahead of time #JustSpaceTalk https://t.co/Cdf
RT @anlomedad: Gates, Musk, Bezo vereint im unregulierten Geoengineering. Erwartet werden 2.2t verglühende Satelliten/Tag allein von Starli…
RT @anlomedad: Gates, Musk, Bezo vereint im unregulierten Geoengineering. Erwartet werden 2.2t verglühende Satelliten/Tag allein von Starli…
Gates, Musk, Bezo vereint im unregulierten Geoengineering. Erwartet werden 2.2t verglühende Satelliten/Tag allein von Starlink. Das entstehende Aluminiumoxid verändert das Albedo auf ununtersuchte Art + perforiert auch Ozonschicht.https://t.co/9rOEBjNdlI.
According to this study, satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth #Aerospaceengineering https://t.co/SHNWmJFdKj
LEO Satellites the New Horror to Earthlings #Leo #nearearthorbit #satellite @SpaceX https://t.co/FwLFBtzMAU
RT @larrypress: Defunct #satellites will burn up in the atmosphere - what could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/IhAXtoch13 https://t.co/…
RT @larrypress: Defunct #satellites will burn up in the atmosphere - what could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/IhAXtoch13 https://t.co/…
RT @larrypress: Defunct #satellites will burn up in the atmosphere - what could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/IhAXtoch13 https://t.co/…
Defunct #satellites will burn up in the atmosphere - what could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/IhAXtoch13 https://t.co/xFeSzoQrl4 "Humans are exceptionally good at underestimating our ability to change the environment." @stevesong @michael_byers @os
"A 5-year cycle would see on average ~2 tonnes re-entering Earth’s atmosphere daily." Debris from reentering megaconstellation satellites could act as "an uncontrolled experiment" affecting the ozone layer or the planet's albedo. 📸NOIRLab DELVE Survey h
RT @OuterSpaceInst: In their most recent article, Aaron Boley and @michael_byers discuss the risks that the unprecedented scale and design…
RT @vrruiz: @acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for per…
RT @acruiz: This is why I draw a parallel between Crypto Currencies and Starlink. They both are an excercise of fucking up the planet for t…
RT @acruiz: This is why I draw a parallel between Crypto Currencies and Starlink. They both are an excercise of fucking up the planet for t…
RT @acruiz: This is why I draw a parallel between Crypto Currencies and Starlink. They both are an excercise of fucking up the planet for t…
RT @vrruiz: @acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for per…
RT @vrruiz: @acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for per…
RT @vrruiz: @acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for per…
This is why I draw a parallel between Crypto Currencies and Starlink. They both are an excercise of fucking up the planet for the sake of superfluous technological awe.
RT @vrruiz: @acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for per…
@acruiz @5im05 @garrett @starlighthastro The skies aren't a private asset. Nobody has asked the international community for permission to fill LEO with satellites for private profits. But all humans are affected. Also mega-constellations also increase spac
RT @Bill_Owen: Lord Musk about to blot out the night sky and keep us trapped on Earth for 10,000 years. No one can stop him because no one…
RT @Bill_Owen: Lord Musk about to blot out the night sky and keep us trapped on Earth for 10,000 years. No one can stop him because no one…
RT @rk70534: 92 % chance that the Starlink megaconstellation will be hit by untracked debris; as it's only one of planned megaconstellation…
92 % chance that the Starlink megaconstellation will be hit by untracked debris; as it's only one of planned megaconstellations, Kessler syndrome - cascading series of collisions - at LEO could in the cards. https://t.co/7300v90O7J