Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them
Experts warn that current international space law is insufficient to regulate private companies launching massive satellite constellations or space mirrors. The FCC's recent approval of a Reflect Orbital project has raised concerns about global light pollution and the preservation of the night sky.
Satellites Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them News By Tereza Pultarova Published 27 July 2026 "The regulatory environment and regulatory framework has significant gaps and holes in it. Essentially, the technology is outpacing the regulatory environment."
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