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FCC holds lone authority over mega-constellation approvals, experts say
Original: "The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could comp
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects, such as large satellite constellations, that could permanently alter the appearance of the night sky for everyone on Earth. Space law experts note that despite growing outcry from astronomers and environmentalists, there is very little other regulatory oversight, leaving the agency with near-total authority over these ventures.
Why now: Concerns about satellite mega-constellations changing the night sky are renewed as approvals continue with little external check.
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- "The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could completely change the view of the night sky for the entire world. Despite the outcry these projects have caused, space law experts say there is very little other… · space_environmentalism · 140
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