亚马逊的Kuiper卫星 比预期的更亮 干扰了天文学 尽管设计有节制 引起了监管问题 Amazon's Kuiper satellites, brighter than expected, disrupt astronomy despite design tweaks, raising regulatory concerns.

根据2026年1月的一项研究,目前在轨道上630公里的亚马逊项目Kuiper卫星比预期的亮度要高,干扰了天文观测。 Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites, now in orbit at 630 km, are brighter than expected, interfering with astronomical observations, according to a January 2026 study. 虽然在多数情况下肉眼看不到它们,但它们在望远镜图像方面产生连锁效应,影响到地面和天基研究。 Though not visible to the naked eye in most cases, they create streaks in telescope images, affecting ground and space-based research. 这些卫星在黄昏时反映的光亮更多,今后将在较低高度(590公里)运行,提高可见度。 The satellites reflect more light during twilight and will operate at lower altitudes (590 km) in the future, increasing visibility. 虽然亚马逊已经实施了设计改变,如镜像表面和调整方向以减少亮度,但研究发现这些努力是不够的。 While Amazon has implemented design changes like mirror-like surfaces and adjusted orientations to reduce brightness, the study finds these efforts insufficient. 研究结果增加了对亚马逊、SpaceX等地卫星巨型星座的关切,突出表明需要加强监管和行业合作,以保护黑暗天空和科学完整性。 The findings add to concerns about satellite megaconstellations from Amazon, SpaceX, and others, underscoring the need for stronger regulations and industry cooperation to protect dark skies and scientific integrity.