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'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism - Space

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Chelsea Gohd
'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism - Space
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Environmental and scientific groups are petitioning the FCC to mandate environmental reviews for proposed space-based data centers. Critics argue that launching over a million satellites without oversight poses risks to the atmosphere, wildlife, and dark skies.

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Solar System Earth 'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism News By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 July 2026 "Allowing a million orbiting data centers with no environmental review isn't just irresponsible - it's reckless."

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