Challenges to Space Activities in the Context of Mega Satellite Constellations: A Focus on Environmental Impacts

The advent of low Earth orbit (LEO) mega satellite constellations to accelerate high-speed internet worldwide represents a new technological advancement. However, this development raises concerns regarding militarization, orbital debris, environmental protection, and their effects on space tourism...

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Published in:	Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
Main Author:	Sheer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Korean Space Science Society 2025-03-01
Subjects:	long-term sustainability space environment challenges mega satellite constellations
Online Access:	https://www.janss.kr/archive/view_article?pid=jass-42-1-1

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