Samantha Lawler
Associate Professor of Astronomy and researcher focused on orbital dynamics and the impacts of satellite constellations, providing expert commentary on space debris, Kessler syndrome, and regulatory issues.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 16min
Why Elon’s million satellites could spell disaster
Samantha Lawler, Associate Professor of Astronomy who studies orbital dynamics and space debris. She discusses SpaceX’s plan for up to a million satellites and whether orbiting data centres are viable. She talks about falling debris hitting her hometown, the visual impact on night skies, collision cascade risks like Kessler syndrome, and gaps in current space regulation.
