SMRTR TechMar 19, 2025Scientific American

‘Space Advertising’ Draws Astronomers’ Opposition

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Space advertising companies are developing satellite technology to project ads in the night sky, raising concerns among astronomers. This trend could interfere with ground-based observations and complicate low-Earth orbit traffic management, prompting calls for a global ban on obtrusive space billboards before the practice becomes widespread.

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