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A new proposed satellite constellation could turn the night sky into permanent twilight -- or even daylight -- should a "visionary" startup's plans come to fruition. Never mind that the Soviets tried it in the 90s before deciding it was a terrible idea, as should be obvious to most people without having to give it too much thought. Still, if it allowed the US to put an end to daylight savings time changes, I might be onboard with it.

Just kidding, here's the petition against it that you should sign

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[-] Honk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

They're naming their test satellite EARENDIL-1. Why do these people always appropriate Tolkien stuff?

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