Elon Musk will soon offer broadband connectivity to the entire world, delivered through a mega-constellation of 12,000 satellites. The night sky has always been a source of wonder and enlightenment. Unfortunately, light pollution from cities is already affecting people’s experience of the night sky. Many people have never seen the Milky Way, the band of stars, gas, and dust that extends across the night sky. He could take the lead in launching telescopes as a new form of philanthropy, saving astronomy from satellites.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 13, 2019 11:03 UTC