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- 1Astronomers say AST SpaceMobile satellites far exceed brightness limits●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
Astronomers report new measurements showing BlueBird satellites averaging seven times the brightness of mitigation targets cited in FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times the International Astronomical Union's recommended limit of magnitude 7. The findings raise concerns as AST SpaceMobile prepares further deployments of its large commercial satellites, intensifying debate over protecting night-sky observations.