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AST SpaceMobile's Large Satellites to Roll and Tilt to Prevent Astronomy Interference

AST SpaceMobile, a company focused on providing cellular broadband from space, has introduced a new design for its BlueBird satellites to mitigate interference with astronomical observations. These satellites, which are significantly larger than typical communication satellites, will employ a strategy of rolling and tilting to minimize their impact on the night sky. This approach involves orienting the satellites in a way that reduces their visibility and the reflection of sunlight, which can interfere with ground-based telescopes. The initiative comes in response to concerns from the astronomical community about the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit and their potential to disrupt observations. By adjusting the satellites' orientation, AST SpaceMobile aims to balance the expansion of global broadband coverage with the preservation of the clarity of the night sky for scientific research.

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