SMRTR TechOct 8, 2025TechEBlog

Starlink Satellites Caught on Camera from the ISS Look Like a Cosmic Parade

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Astronaut Don Pettit captured stunning footage from the International Space Station showing Starlink satellites moving in formation 90 miles above the ISS, their solar panels gleaming like bright sails across space. While the orbital parade showcases impressive technology meant to provide global internet coverage, astronomers worry that these thousands of satellites are increasingly disrupting night sky observations and leaving unwanted trails in telescope images.

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