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ESA and astronomers' union team up to keep skies dark

Original: Keeping the sky dark and quiet The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Astronomical Union’s Centre for the

The European Space Agency and the International Astronomical Union's Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky have signed an agreement at the International Astronautical Congress to strengthen cooperation. The partnership will focus on developing measures to protect the night sky from light pollution and radio interference, concerns that have grown sharply with the rapid expansion of satellite mega-constellations.

Why now: Rising concern over satellite constellations interfering with astronomy makes international action on dark and quiet skies timely.

European Space AgencyInternational Astronomical UnionIAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet SkyInternational Astronautical Congress

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