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xkcd #3225: Satellite Pollution (infosec.pub)
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xkcd #3225: Satellite Pollution

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We're working to make sure the images are as up-to-date and accurate as possible, with a minimum number of sponsored galaxies.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3225/

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[–] Anaeijon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

ground based astronomy

Advancing astronomy would require more orbital telescopes anyway, which solve a bunch of problems, like atmospheric distortion.

The actual problem is, that we currently fund short term gains (sattelites for communication and navigation) more than we fund long-term societal gains (sattelites for orbital research).