An artificial 'Saturn's ring' of satellites could soon fill the sky, astronomers warn
Astronomers and scientists are raising concerns over plans to launch nearly 2 million satellites, which could create a ring around Earth.
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Astronomers and scientists are raising concerns over plans to launch nearly 2 million satellites, which could create a ring around Earth.
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