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Re:Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA... by brookst on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @09:34AM (#44888250)
This is the but I don’t see the relevance. Is there an argument / position there or just an observation?
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Re:Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA... by flufluflufluffy on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @10:22AM (#44888832)
The point is basic science (e.g. radio astronomy) is, if not necessary, then highly desirable, because it can lead to unimaginable advancements in humanity (or in a country’s technological and military capabilities if that’s how you think).
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Re:Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA... by brookst on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @11:18AM (#44889603)
Sure, and industry is also valuable and contributes to progress. I don’t think it’s useful to say one must always take priority over the other regardless of specifics.
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Re:Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA... by flufluflufluffy on Thursday August 14, 2025 @10:45AM (#44901015)
I don’t think that’s useful either and nobody said that.
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