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How Starlink satellites threaten the night sky
Astronomers say growing numbers of Starlink satellites are streaking through the night sky, and stargazers everywhere are noticing; the stars have unfortunately been put on hold.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Best of BBNPublished
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- First reported by The Times: “‘You cannot escape’: How Starlink satellites threaten the night sky”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:07 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Starlink.
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Times reports that Starlink satellites are now so numerous that people say, quote, you cannot escape them, and astronomers are losing clean views of the night sky.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBut they're so shiny. A line of little lights crossing the sky, like a train made of wishes.
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