Satellite streaks could contaminate nearly all images from some space telescopes

Satellite constellations may significantly impact astronomical observations, with a NASA report predicting up to 96% of images from some space telescopes could be affected. The study forecasts that approximately 40% of Hubble images will show satellite streaks, while three other space telescopes could face a 96% contamination rate, potentially rendering them nearly useless. This issue affects both ground-based and space-based observatories, with proposed solutions like specialized paint on satellites still facing implementation challenges.