Astronomers raise concerns over satellite constellations
天文學家對衛星星系群表示擔憂
更新於: 2026年9月20日 上午01:30
The rapid rise of satellite megaconstellations has sparked a serious conflict between the telecommunications industry and the global astronomical community.
巨型衛星星群的迅速崛起，在電信產業與全球天文學界之間引發了嚴重的衝突。
While these satellites aim to provide global internet connectivity, astronomers warn that they threaten the future of space exploration and research.
雖然這些衛星旨在提供全球網際網路連接，但天文學家警告稱，它們威脅到太空探索與研究的未來。
When satellites in low Earth orbit reflect sunlight, they leave bright streaks across telescopic images, which can ruin critical data for studying distant galaxies and near-Earth asteroids.
當低地球軌道上的衛星反射陽光時，會在望遠鏡影像中留下明亮的條紋，這可能會破壞研究遙遠星系與近地小行星的關鍵數據。
Beyond visual light, the radio signals emitted by these satellites create electromagnetic noise, hindering the ability of radio telescopes to capture faint cosmic signals.
除了可見光之外，這些衛星發射的無線電訊號會產生電磁噪音，妨礙無線電望遠鏡擷取微弱宇宙訊號的能力。
Beyond scientific concerns, the environmental impact of frequent rocket launches and the potential loss of the pristine night sky as a cultural heritage site are becoming increasingly urgent issues.
除了科學顧慮之外，頻繁的火箭發射所帶來的環境影響，以及作為文化遺產的原始夜空面臨潛在的喪失等問題，正變得越來越緊迫。
While technical solutions such as anti-reflective coatings are being tested, many experts believe a fundamental balance must be struck to ensure that the desire for global connectivity does not permanently obscure our view of the universe.
雖然諸如抗反射塗層等技術解決方案正在接受測試，但許多專家認為，必須取得根本性的平衡，以確保對全球連接的渴望，不會永久遮蔽我們對宇宙的觀測。
