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IAU CPS briefs delegations as United Nations meeting kicks off

IAU CPS briefs delegations as United Nations meeting kicks off

May 30, 2023
Ahead of the start of the 66th session of the United Nations’ Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), the IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Con…
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IAU CPS Welcomes Support from G7 Science Ministers on Dark and Quiet Skies

IAU CPS Welcomes Support from G7 Science Ministers on Dark and Quiet Skies

May 18, 2023
Science and technology ministers of the G7 forum have for the first time stressed the importance of continuing to discuss the impact of large satellite constellations on astronomy
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Global Outreach Project on Dark and Quiet Skies to Take Place in May 2023

Global Outreach Project on Dark and Quiet Skies to Take Place in May 2023

April 27, 2023
The IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) invites everyone to get involved with the 2023 Dark and Quiet Skies project, to be held in May. The programme includes many events throughout the month to …
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IAU CPS Co-organizes IAU Symposium 385: Astronomy and Satellite Constellations

IAU CPS Co-organizes IAU Symposium 385: Astronomy and Satellite Constellations

April 4, 2023
The proliferation of satellites launched into orbit around the Earth has improved our ability to communicate globally instantaneously; however, there are concerns about the impact these technologies …
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IAU and Astronomy Groups Petition the UN to Address the Impact of Satellites on Dark and Quiet Skies

IAU and Astronomy Groups Petition the UN to Address the Impact of Satellites on Dark and Quiet Skies

Feb. 27, 2023
IAU and Astronomy Groups Petition the UN to Address the Impact of Satellites on Dark and Quiet Skies
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Town Hall Meeting of the IAU CPS Industry & Technology Hub

Town Hall Meeting of the IAU CPS Industry & Technology Hub

Feb. 8, 2023
Please register below to join a virtual Town Hall for an update on the collaboration between the satellite and astronomy sectors on 1 March 2023 from 1600-1730 UTC (11 – 12:30 pm ET/ 8-9:30 am PT).
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NSF and SpaceX Sign Agreement to Mitigate Impact of Starlink Satellites on Ground-Based Astronomy

NSF and SpaceX Sign Agreement to Mitigate Impact of Starlink Satellites on Ground-Based Astronomy

Jan. 10, 2023
NSF and SpaceX continue to explore methods to further protect ground-based astronomy with new coordination agreement
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IAU CPS Statement on BlueWalker 3 — Global astronomy community troubled by unprecedented  brightness and use of terrestrial frequencies from space of recently launched BlueWalker 3 satellite

IAU CPS Statement on BlueWalker 3 — Global astronomy community troubled by unprecedented brightness and use of terrestrial frequencies from space of recently launched BlueWalker 3 satellite

Nov. 28, 2022
The International Astronomical Union Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference expresses concern about the recently launched prototype BlueWalker 3…
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The IAU Applauds Important Federal Communications Commission Step Towards Regulation of Space

The IAU Applauds Important Federal Communications Commission Step Towards Regulation of Space

Nov. 7, 2022
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is delighted that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the US government has announced its intention to create a new office dedicated to space.
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Photo Exhibition Highlights Imperative to Protect Near-Space

Photo Exhibition Highlights Imperative to Protect Near-Space

Oct. 11, 2022
New photography exhibition highlights the challenges of shared human activity at the threshold of space
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Launch of New IAU Centre Safeguarding Astronomy from Satellite Constellation Interference

Launch of New IAU Centre Safeguarding Astronomy from Satellite Constellation Interference

June 10, 2022
Virtual centre launches with new website and logo
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