
Beyond Starlink: The Satellite Saga Continues
SpaceX has placed more than 1,000 Starlinks in orbit, and other companies are following suit. Here's the latest on what's being done to protect astronomy.

Starlink Satellites Are Fainter Now — But Still Visible
Measurements of Starlink's "VisorSat" show SpaceX has succeeded in making a less reflective satellite. But it's still visible from dark-sky areas.

Details of SpaceX's Starlink "VisorSat" Revealed
SpaceX has revealed new details on its plans to darken the Starlink satellites.

Starlink and the Astronomers: An Update
As Starlink satellites continue to enter low-Earth orbit — there are 360 of them now — SpaceX is working to mitigate the serious problems they pose for astronomy.

SpaceX Launches Fourth Starlink Batch; Concerns Remain
Concerns about the night sky remain as the fourth batch of Starlink satellites — and the second one to be launched within the span of a month — takes flight.

Space Missions to Watch in 2020
Earth invades Mars and beyond with space missions in 2020

The Starlink Situation
Shots of the Starlink satellite train crossing the heavens are dramatic — even shocking — but they’re also a bit misleading. The real problems that Starlink and other megaconstellation satellites pose are more insidious.

SpaceX Launches Latest Batch of Starlink Satellites
A second set of 60 Starlink satellites take to space, amid promise and controversy.

Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Satellites, Begone! Remove Trails from Your Astrophotography
While the growing number of satellites above our heads is a concern, there are ways to mitigate their appearances in deep-sky astrophotography.

Does Starlink Pose a Space Debris Threat? An Expert Answers
SpaceX's Starlink satellites have come under heavy criticism for their potential to clutter the sky. Here's what a space debris expert has to say about it.

SpaceX Launches First Volley of Starlink Satellites
The 60 Starlink satellites parading across the sky make an incredible sight, but some skywatchers wonder at what cost to the night.