Tag: satellites

A million satellites? Sign DarkSky’s open letter to SpaceX

News

Late last month, SpaceX filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking authorization for a new …

March 5, 2026

Two satellite proposals threaten the night sky — sign DarkSky’s open letters

News

In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

February 11, 2026

Sunlight on demand: how orbital illumination systems threaten to change the night as we know it

News

As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. …

December 22, 2025

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

Press release

DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect …

December 19, 2025

2025: United for the night – A year of worldwide progress

Inspiration

2025 has truly been a year written in the stars, marking another meaningful chapter of growth not just for …

December 4, 2025

DarkSky International announces Nalayini Brito-Davies as president of the Board

Press release

Brito-Davies becomes the first non-American to hold this position, bringing a global perspective and diverse skills in governance and …

February 10, 2025

DarkSky endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act

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DarkSky International proudly endorses the Dark and Quiet Skies Act, a pivotal bill championed by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) …

September 4, 2024

Who Owns the Night Sky?

Satellites

The following originally appeared as an article in Nightscape #106 (December 2021) written by Megan Eaves. To enjoy new …

March 22, 2022