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Space Environmentalism @space_environmentalism@mastodon.social
· 1mo ago
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CSE filed a comment opposing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's proposed waiver of 13 environmental laws for U.S. launch sites. Government Accountability Office data shows 86 percent of launch licenses already use streamlined reviews. Bypassing environmental review and statutory safeguards risks ocean pollution, atmospheric damage, and harm to astronomy without legal authority. Read more: https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/FAA-NPRM-Launch-Site-Waiver-2026 #SpacePolicy #NEPA #Environment
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Space Environmentalism @space_environmentalism@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse approval of a startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from #space to Earth, arguing the agency ignored the project’s potential impacts on wildlife, astronomy research and eye safety." https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/environmental-groups-challenge-fcc-approval-startups-plan-beam-demand-rcna591041 #Satellites #SpacePolicy #ReflectOrbital #SunlightAsAService #FCC
Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space
NBC News

Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space

While the FCC approved only a single test mission, the groups argue it could pave the way for a much larger constellation of satellites in the future.

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Dr. John Barentine FRAS @JohnBarentine@scicomm.xyz
· 2mo ago
"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, that is clear.'" https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/reflect-orbital-approval-fcc-9.7287535 #Astronomy #ReflectOrbital #SunlightAsAService #FCC #SpacePolicy
ANALYSIS | U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications? | CBC News
CBC

ANALYSIS | U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications? | CBC News

Despite hundreds of public comments opposing a giant space mirror that would shine light roughly five kilometres wide, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given it the green light. What could this mean for Canadians?

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Space Environmentalism @space_environmentalism@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
#Amazon is asking the #FCC to approve 5,105 massive new #satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behind a wall of corporate secrecy. The public deserves full transparency, because a safe and sustainable space environment belongs to all of us — not just to the highest bidder. https://spacenews.com/amazon-files-application-for-direct-to-device-satellite-constellation/ #Space #SpaceDebris #SpacePolicy
Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation
SpaceNews

Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation

Amazon filed plans with the FCC for a constellation of more than 5,100 satellites that would provide direct-to-device services using Globalstar spectrum.

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Space Environmentalism @space_environmentalism@mastodon.social
· 2mo ago
"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could completely change the view of the night sky for the entire world. Despite the outcry these projects have caused, space law experts say there is very little other nations and the international community can do to thwart them if the FCC were to grant them licenses." https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/private-companies-could-ruin-the-night-sky-for-the-entire-world-and-international-law-cant-stop-them #Space #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw #Satellites
Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them
Space

Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them

"The regulatory environment and regulatory framework has significant gaps and holes in it. Essentially, the technology is outpacing the regulatory environment."

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