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- 1Astronomers warn Reflect Orbital mirror plans would harm astronomy●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are raising alarms over Reflect Orbital's proposal, approved by the US FCC, to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting satellites. A representative warned the company's stated goal of 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035 would be 'catastrophic for astronomy', as bright artificial glints in the night sky would interfere with telescope observations of faint celestial objects.
- 2Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid debris model secrecy●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon is asking the US Federal Communications Commission to approve 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper constellation, but critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models as confidential corporate information. Space policy advocates are pressing for full public transparency, arguing that a safe and sustainable orbital environment is a shared resource and that the risks of mega-constellations should be openly assessed before approval.
- 3Environmental groups petition FCC over space sunlight startup●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when clearing the plan.
- 4Measurements show AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than agreed limits●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
New measurements of AST SpaceMobile satellites found average brightness seven times above mitigation targets cited in the company's FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold of visual magnitude 7. Astronomers warn that planned further deployments could worsen interference with ground-based observations, renewing criticism of how satellite constellations are regulated.
- 5Robot vacuum makers issue statements after FCC ban▼Robot vacuum brands respond to the FCC ban: See statements from Shark, iRobot, Eufy, and more
Robot vacuum manufacturers including Shark, iRobot, and Eufy have issued public statements responding to a ban by the US Federal Communications Commission. The move affects certain robot vacuum brands' ability to sell devices in the United States, prompting the companies to address the decision directly and outline their positions.
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Industry bodies NAB, Xperi and the NRSC have petitioned the FCC to raise the power ceiling for HD Radio digital broadcasts. The move would allow AM and FM stations to boost their digital signals, improving reception for online-and-over-the-air listeners. Broadcast trade coverage is drawing attention to what the change could mean for station operators and audiences.
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