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CSE Opposes SpaceX Application for 1 Million Orbital Data Centers
CSE Opposes SpaceX Application for 1 Million Orbital Data Centers
March 4, 2026 — The Center has filed a formal objection with the FCC regarding SpaceX’s proposal to launch an unprecedented one million satellites. Our comments highlight the catastrophic risks of Kessler Syndrome, the "greenwashing" of orbital computing, and the potential for irreversible damage to the global night sky. Read the Full Comment →
Protecting the Night: CSE Challenges Reflect Orbital’s "Sunlight-as-a-Service"
Protecting the Night: CSE Challenges Reflect Orbital’s "Sunlight-as-a-Service"
March 4, 2026 — In a new filing to the FCC, the Center urges the rejection of Reflect Orbital’s prototype solar reflector. We contend that reflecting artificial sunlight to Earth threatens biological ecosystems, disrupts astronomical research, and bypasses essential environmental reviews. Read the Full Comment →
THE CENTER
The Center for Space Environmentalism is an organization that serves as a hub of activity surrounding all aspects of the space environment.
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