A Million Satellites: How SpaceX Could Erase the Stars from Our Night Sky

Hawthorne, Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
SpaceX’s plan to launch one million satellites by 2030 could outnumber visible stars, transforming the night sky forever. With over 10,000 already in orbit, simulations warn that satellites—not stars—could dominate our view, disrupting astronomy, wildlife, and even cultural heritage. The proposal raises urgent questions about space governance, pollution, and the long-term cost of unchecked expansion.