Thousands of satellites are being launched into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a race to blanket the planet with high-speed internet. Projects like SpaceX’s Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper, and OneWeb are building massive mega-constellations, aiming to connect even the most remote corners of the world.

On the surface, it sounds like a technological leap—global internet access, low-latency communication, and a shot at closing the digital divide. But there’s a catch.

Astronomers are sounding the alarm. These satellites—by the tens of thousands—aren’t just floating quietly overhead. They're reflecting light, leaving streaks across telescope images, and crowding the sky with radio noise. Starlink alone could outnumber all satellites ever launched by humanity. The result? A serious threat to astronomical research, radio observatories, and even the cultural connection to the stars for Indigenous communities.

This episode dives into the double-edged nature of satellite mega-constellations: the promise of global connectivity vs. the risk of losing our clear view of the universe. Can we strike a balance? Or are we trading the night sky for faster Wi-Fi?