SpaceX is preparing to orbit data centers as early as next year—a move that could fundamentally disrupt how astronomers observe the universe. According to SpaceNews, the initiative has researchers concerned about signal interference from the satellites. The tension reflects a broader challenge: as commercial space ventures proliferate, the interests of science and profit may increasingly collide.

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