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After fallout with Russia, OneWeb signs with SpaceX for satellite internet launches
Read full article: After fallout with Russia, OneWeb signs with SpaceX for satellite internet launchesOneWeb, the parent company of a Space Coast satellite manufacturing facility, signed a deal with SpaceX to launch internet satellites that had previously flown on Russian Soyuz rockets.
OneWeb suspends launches as Russia increases demands on space internet provider
Read full article: OneWeb suspends launches as Russia increases demands on space internet providerThe parent company of a Florida internet satellite manufacturing facility has suspended all launches of its spacecraft after Russian officials took aim at its operations and relationship with the United Kingdom this week, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Astronomers are working to make sure large satellite constellations don’t forever change the night sky
Read full article: Astronomers are working to make sure large satellite constellations don’t forever change the night skyA composite image of Starlink satellite trails across an image of Comet NEOWise taken in Central Florida by astronomer Derek Demeter in July 2020. (Derek Demeter)Our view of the night sky has been changing ever since the light bulb was invented. “When I look up at the night sky, I’m reminded of the thousands of years of history that people have been inspired -- a lot of our traditions today stem from ancient people looking up at the night sky and feeling awe and wonder,” he said. AdIn August, the members of an American Astronomical Society committee -- who have been working with SpaceX engineers-- released their findings about how to mitigate trashing the night sky and what the long-standing impact of these large constellations will be. Lori Allen, also an astronomer with the NOIRLab, said the astronomy working group observed Starlink satellites to determine if changes to the satellite hardware will work, what observatories can do.