Jason Report on the Impacts of Large Satellite Constellations – National Science Foundation

The U.S. National Science Foundation commissioned a study by the independent science advisory group JASON to assess the impact of current and planned large satellite constellations on astronomical observations in 2020. The charge for JASON was to:

NSF commissioned the report as a resource for all stakeholders. The JASON group had broad discretion in constructing its report and identifying relevant issues. The report sets benchmarks and the foundation for discussing the impacts on astronomy at various wavelengths.

NSF is reviewing the report's findings and recommendations and intends to continue to work with stakeholders on the development of mutual solutions.

Please review the full PDF report.

Recent and upcoming relevant activities and events can be found at the following:

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For questions related to the report contents, contact Mitre Corporation at glong@mitre.org. For questions related to NSF's astronomy program, contact mpscomms@nsf.gov.

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Jason Report on the Impacts of Large Satellite Constellations - National Science Foundation