Look up New York!
The lights first became visible in the New York skyline at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and they can be seen across the city each night for the rest of the week. AThe lights will be visible from the NYC area until Saturday night.
The satellites are used to provide broadband internet worldwide. SpaceX first launched the satellites in 2019 and has sent about 3,000 into orbit. The company is expected to launch thousands more, with the Federal Communications Commission approving SpaceX’s application to send an additional 7,500 into orbit.
When the satellites are launched, they shoot up in a straight line and at a certain point the sun glints off them making them visible.
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