While space exploration continues at a rapid pace, there is a major problem associated with these studies: space debris. We give this name to objects in orbit that no longer serve a useful function. The number of these objects, which represent a great danger in many respects, is increasing day by day. So much so that the data shows that the number of objects larger than 1 cm is around 670 thousand.

Now experts have announced that this debris and active satellites could prevent future universe research. Accordingly, by the end of 2030 the sky will be full of satellites and have astronomers observe; even a possible one could disrupt the search for extraterrestrial life.

“By 2030, the sky will be teeming with satellites and the number of stars we see will drop dramatically.”

First of all, it is now in orbit. 8,000 satellites Let me tell you it’s back. That is four times more than in 2019. This number is expected to increase considerably in the future. In the incoming information 400,000 satellites SpaceX alone is reportedly preparing to launch 44,000 satellites for the Starlink service.

Therefore, the concerns of experts are rapidly increasing. Astronomers are already struggling with the light pollution caused by satellites. hinder the work of optical telescopes say. In addition, there are those who argue that satellites that lose their function can turn into fireballs and cause great damage to observations due to the light generated.

Tony Tyson, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, says:In 2030, if you go to a dark place and look at the sky, you can encounter a very terrifying scene. The air is probably moving it will be teeming with satellites and the number of stars we see will decrease dramatically. This is a very important issue.”

A sky filled with hundreds of thousands of satellites can make it difficult to detect possible signals from other civilizations.

Some agencies, including the UK Space Agency, held a conference last week because of the seriousness of the situation. Robert Massey, director of the Royal Astronomical Society, will also be in orbit for the next few years. that we can see hundreds of thousands of satellitesis it possible that this comes from other civilizations. can make it difficult to detect signals. say.

Massey also noted that this is also a cultural issue, that satellites to our natural landscape He adds that it will do harm. On the other hand, in July he will begin his 10-year research in Chile to observe billions of stars and galaxies. Vera Rubins It is also stated that the telescope’s surveys will be seriously affected by objects in space.

In short, experts are concerned about the problems the satellites we’re sending will cause both our environmental and space explorations. controlled behaviour emphasizes that it is necessary.

Solutions are offered, such as not designing the satellites to impede observations, removing them from the field of view of optical telescopes, or removing inactive satellites from orbit. Of course, since there are already thousands of objects in space, we don’t know how to avoid this situation.