Extended Data Fig. 7: Distribution of the complete set of proposed constellations (557,794 satellites), projected over the entire globe.
From: Satellite megaconstellations will threaten space-based astronomy
Distribution of the complete set of simulated constellations described in Extended Data Table 1 (557,794 satellites), projected over the entire globe (a, Mercator projection) and over the North Atlantic (b, orthographic projection). Each blue point represents one satellite. Most telecommunication satellite constellations avoid polar orbits, resulting in a reduced number of satellites at very high or very low latitudes.
