New Zealand's space sector, worth NZ$1.7bn, faces light pollution challenge, affecting observational astronomy and Indigenous communities.

New Zealand's growing space sector, contributing NZ$1.7bn, faces the challenge of balancing economic value with maintaining dark skies. Satellite light pollution has increased the night sky's brightness by 10%, impacting observational astronomy and Indigenous communities. As a launch state, NZ must develop international law to address light pollution, while balancing its interests with the space industry.

August 15, 2024
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