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An astrophysicist argues against SpaceX's proposed one million satellite mega constellation, detailing the environmental costs (76,000 metric tons CO2 per launch, ozone damage, orbital debris), operational challenges (20,000+ Starship launches needed), and catastrophic risks to astronomy and orbital safety through Kessler syndrome.

SpaceX Starlink Jonathan McDowell Phil Plait FCC Starship Scientific American
scientificamerican.com · randycupertino · 5 days ago · details · hn