SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky

Muzammil Hussain March 09, 2026

An orange streak of light arcs into the sky producing a blue cloud.

Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.

Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere. An orange streak of light arcs into the sky producing a blue cloud.

Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.