International summit in Paris examines environmental impact of satellite constellations
An international space summit gathering 120 countries in Paris is addressing the environmental impact of satellite constellations deployed by companies like SpaceX and Amazon, according to RFI.
An international summit dedicated to space brought together representatives from 120 countries in Paris on September 9 and 10 to discuss exploration, security, economics and the sustainability of the space sector, RFI reported.
RFI reported that as companies including SpaceX and Amazon deploy constellations of thousands of satellites, questions have arisen about the associated environmental pollution.
Sources
- Espace: quel est l'impact environnemental des satellites? — RFI — Français
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