Scientists Warn That the Type of Orbital Data Centers Billionaires Want to Launch Into Space Would Wreak Ecological Catastrophe

EarthJustice has asked the FCC to reexamine licensing requests for large fleets of low-Earth-orbit data center satellites.

The petition argues the plan may violate federal law and lacks an adequate environmental review.

Scientists warn that a network of more than a million satellites could worsen stratospheric pollution and harm climate, the ozone layer, and human health.

The case highlights concerns that a billionaire-backed space infrastructure project could cause widespread, lasting ecological damage before regulators fully assess it.