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Did you know that the scientific community is fighting over the SpaceX 'Starlink' project? A curious, but very important discussion is being carried out by scientific experts towards Elon Musk's satellites. One of the most visionary technological projects that has been seen in recent years is the one that was launched in 2019 by SpaceX, a project which promised users to have internet service anywhere in the world, we are talking about Starlink. However, despite all these benefits, an issue is getting out of control that is hindering the research of the scientific community, the overpopulation of satellites in Earth orbit is wreaking havoc on the work of science. Starlink satellites cause problems in observation and data collection due to the radiation they transmit and the light they emit. A problem that will now get worse with the new generations of V2mini satellites. The light from Starlink satellites can obstruct the light from distant celestial bodies, now imagine an entire constellation of satellites covering the Earth, deep terrestrial observation from space would be almost impossible. According to SpaceX, the satellites work using frequencies between 10.7 and 12.7 GHz, but the accumulation of these leaks and so many satellites can cause the arrival of up to 153 GHz, frequencies used by astronomers. It is still expected that SpaceX will do something Regarding this situation, although there is no law that protects the scientific community or limits the aerospace company, a solution must be found or the consequences could be very serious.
I am not a fan of Elon or his projects. So for once, I am with the scientists.
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less consumerism and more innovation and science
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For example, to me, the idea of going to Mars is nonsense. Same with the Hyperloop, and self driving, brain chips. Do we need this stuff? Just my opinion.
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I agree with that. I question what is an actual useful innovation and what is a distraction. Out of the things Elon promises, I don't see a lot of follow through. 🤷‍♂️
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