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Starwashing: How a new space race could change the night as we know it

News and updates

The new space economy promises an innovative future: clean energy, global connectivity, new technologies, and solutions to problems here …

September 15, 2026

Protect dark skies: Take action to preserve the Roadless Rule

Conservation and wildlife

For twenty-five years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept 44.7 million acres of America’s wildest land dark. Federal …

September 8, 2026

DarkSky International calls on federal agencies to retain the Roadless Rule, preserving America’s darkest skies

Press release

New spatial analysis finds roadless areas contain nearly twice the national share of pristine night sky; rescission would expose …

September 8, 2026

DarkSky and allies ask the FCC to reverse its approval of the Reflect Orbital “space mirror”

News

On August 6, 2026, DarkSky International filed a formal Application for Review asking the full FCC to reverse its …

August 6, 2026

Conservation in Action: International Dark Sky Places in 2025

Light Pollution

n 2025, International Dark Sky Places worldwide advanced dark-sky protection through education, conservation, responsible lighting, and community engagement, surpassing …

July 7, 2026

Nighttime view over a rugged mountain valley and winding river beneath the Milky Way. A glowing road traces through mist-covered forests in the foreground, while dozens of bright satellite trails streak across the star-filled sky, intersecting above the landscape. A brilliant planet or star shines near the horizon, highlighting the contrast between the natural night sky and increasing human activity in orbit.

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2026

Light Pollution

Each year, DarkSky International updates the latest results from scientific studies of ALAN

June 15, 2026

Beyond the World Cup spotlight: How communities worldwide are redefining sports lighting

News

DarkSky sports lighting lets communities enjoy well-lit fields while reducing glare, light pollution, and impacts on residents and wildlife.

June 10, 2026

An illuminated soccer field at night.

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting system installed in Germany

Press release

Europe’s first DarkSky Approved sports lighting system in Kall combines quality play with reduced light pollution.

June 10, 2026

ndustrial park at sunset with bright outdoor lighting creating visible glare above warehouses, roadways, and parking areas.

Data center light pollution: DarkSky’s statement on responsible development

Light Pollution

As the global demand for AI and cloud computing grows, the rapid expansion of data centers has become a …

June 4, 2026

High-powered stadium lights line a dirt road beside the U.S.–Mexico border wall at night, illuminating the desert landscape and cutting through an otherwise dark sky.

Lights along the border: A call to protect some of the darkest places in North America

Light Pollution

In the United States, few places remain where natural darkness still thrives and the stars shine as brightly as …

March 2, 2026

A driving source of light pollution: How car headlights are reshaping the nighttime environment

Light Pollution

If you have found yourself squinting more often at the bright, blue glare of oncoming traffic in recent years, …

January 8, 2026

More than just streaks: 5 truths from the astrophotographers documenting our crowded skies

Satellites

In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings …

December 8, 2025