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There’s nothing mysterious about them, but they are terrific, in the sense of doing potential harm. Not only do they threaten the data collection of large synoptic survey telescopes used to look for potentially dangerous asteroids and comets, but with multiple companies (Starlink (Musk) and Amazon (Bezos)) planning to launch tens of thousands of these smallsats, we risk a collisional debris chain reaction that could lock us out of space exploration for centuries (see Kessler Syndrome).
And not only that, they are an intrusion on one of the greatest things we can experience: the wonder of a star lit sky. It was interesting to see them, the first time I did so, but now I see them as space junk, ruining the night sky in pursuit of corporate profits for tax dodgers.
Just another load of Starlink satellites. Dynamic display here, where you can see the initial strings that gradually disperse:
https://www.heavens-above.com/StarLink.aspx?lat=34.44067&lng=-119.71572&loc=SBMNH&alt=92&tz=PST
Even commercial/Navy pilots coming forward with stories won’t convince the masses of sheep. But you’re correct.