SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 28, 2025Scientific American

As Starlink and Other Satellites Proliferate, Astronomers Learn to Manage Interference

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will soon begin surveying the cosmos with the world's largest camera, but faces challenges from increasing satellite interference. Astronomers are developing tools to track and mitigate satellite impacts on observations, while also working with companies to reduce brightness and electromagnetic interference.

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