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The backlash against Elon Musk's plan to launch a million satellites
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July 1, 2026
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2:34Now PlayingA study released today warns of the 'devastating consequences for astronomy' posed by placing more than 1.7 million new satellites into Earth’s orbit.
Elon Musk is one of those who plans to launch a million orbiting data centres.
Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke explains the emerging tension between science and business.
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