I have already written about the outrageous and hideous proposal from Reflect Orbital to reflect sunlight to earth at night and asked you to please oppose this terrible idea. Now we have an even graver threat from Elon Musk’s company, SpaceeX, which as requested FCC approval for 1 million new satellites to go into near earth orbit. We already have over 60,000 satellites circling the earth on any given night. We do not need another 1 million. If approved this will ruin the night sky forever!
In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations, is reviewing two proposals of unprecedented scale and consequence. If approved, they would alter the night sky as we know it, with impacts that would be increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to reverse.
Both proposals are currently open for public comment, making this a critical moment for public engagement as the FCC considers satellite proliferation at unprecedented scales and technologies that pose serious risks to the nighttime environment.
If you enjoy amateur astronomy or you are a professional astronomer you need to be concerned about this grave threat to the night sky. Please call or write the FCC and oppose this monstrous preposterous evil proposal by Elon Musk, who has no regard for preserving earth or the night sky.
I will repost below from DarkSky.org how to post a comment opposing SpaceX’s terrible idea to launch I million satellites.
Public comment period now open
The comment period for the SpaceX proceeding closes on March 6, while the Reflect Orbital comment period closes on March 9. We strongly encourage submitting comments as early as possible.
While the FCC process can seem technical at first glance, we’ve done the hard work to make this as straightforward as possible. With the steps and templates below, you can submit a comment in as little as 15 minutes.
These proposals are being reviewed under separate FCC applications, and comments must be submitted to the correct file number to be considered.
- Reflect Orbital application file number: SAT-LOA-20250701-00129
- SpaceX application file number: SAT-LOA-20260108-00016
We encourage advocates, community partners, and members of the public to submit comments to one or both proceedings.
Step-by-step: How to submit a public comment to the FCC
You can submit comments on one or both proposals by following the steps below. The process is the same for each application; the key difference is the file number you select.
Note: Need additional help navigating the FCC submission process; check out this step-by-step guide with screenshots created by the American Astronomical Society.
Step 1: Create an FCC CORES account
Go to https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do and click Register to create a free account using your email address. Complete the verification process to activate your account.
Step 2: Log in to the FCC filing system (ICFS)
Visit https://fccprod.servicenowservices.com/ibfs and log in using your CORES username and password.
Step 3: Find the application
Enter the application’s file number in the search box and open the application page.
- Reflect Orbital proposal: SAT-LOA-20250701-00129
- SpaceX proposal: SAT-LOA-20260108-00016
Step 4: Prepare your comment
Write your comment, clearly stating your position. Include your name and contact information, and save the document as a PDF. We’ve provided templates and sample language to help you get started:
Step 5: Upload your comment (important selections)
From the application page, select Pleadings and Comments from the top banner.
(Note: There are two “Pleadings and Comments” links on the page. Please use the one located in the webpage banner at the top of the page, not the one within the application form below.)
This may prompt you to log in again using the same credentials. Once logged in, complete the submission form as follows:
- Select No for the Committee filing question
- Choose Comment as the pleading type
- Leave the FRN field blank and enter Responding as an Individual for Company
- Enter your contact information (anonymous comments are not allowed)
- Enter and select the correct file number
Reflect Orbital proposal: SAT-LOA-20250701-00129
SpaceX proposal: SAT-LOA-20260108-00016 - Select No for confidential treatment
- Attach your PDF and label it Public Comment on File No. [file number]
Step 6: Submit and confirm
Click Submit, confirm the success message, and save your receipt for your records.
