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Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid secrecy criticism
Original: # Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites, drawing criticism that the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality claims. Critics argue the public deserves transparency since a safe and sustainable orbital environment affects everyone, not just satellite operators, and are calling on regulators to require full disclosure before approving the expansion.
Why now: Amazon's satellite expansion raises concerns about space debris and regulatory transparency, fueling debate over corporate secrecy in space policy.
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- # Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behind a wall of corporate secrecy. The public deserves full transparency, because a safe and sustainable space environment belongs to all of us — not just to… · space_environmentalism · 314
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