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Committee for the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment (COMPASSE)

 * About
   * What COMPASSE is
   * What We Do
   
 * Issues
   * Light Pollution
   * Radio Frequency Interference
   * Space Environment
   * Satellite Constellations
   
 * Get Involved
   * For Students
   * For Educators
   * For Media
   * For Policy Makers
   * For Professional Astronomers
   * Campus SHINE program
   
 * Events
 * News
 * Members
 * Success Stories
 * Publications
 * Media Appearances




COMMITTEE FOR THE PROTECTION OF ASTRONOMY AND THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT


ABOUT COMPASSE

The Committee for the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment
(COMPASSE) was established by AAS in 1988 and was previously known as the
Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference, and Space Debris. COMPASSE
represents the interests of AAS relating to the protection of dark and
radio-quiet skies, the safe and sustainable use of outer space, and related
issues, and empowers AAS members to be effective advocates for the protection of
US astronomy. Its vision is a Society whose members constitute a visible
presence and an effective voice in the effort to protect dark and quiet skies
and the integrity of the space environment to secure the future of astronomy.

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ISSUES

COMPASSE is the arm of AAS tasked with building up expertise and engaging in
advocacy around a series of issues affecting astronomy and the ability of AAS to
achieve its mission. These range from more familiar topics like terrestrial
light pollution to emergent concerns such as the use of the Earth’s Moon and the
space surrounding it.  

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GET INVOLVED

There are a number of opportunities available to learn more about the issues
that COMPASSE addresses in its work and for individuals and organizations to
become involved in various efforts and programs aimed at solving problems to
benefit astronomy for current and future generations. Information aimed
specifically at students, educators, the media, policy makers and others is
available.

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UPCOMING EVENTS


AAS 244 MEETING



June 9 - June 13


LIGHT POLLUTION: THEORY, MODELLING AND MEASUREMENTS 2024



July 9 - July 12


XXXII IAU GENERAL ASSEMBLY



August 6 - August 15
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LATEST NEWS


COMPASSE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED FCC RULEMAKING ON SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE FROM SPACE
(SCS)



June 6, 2024
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COMPASSE CALLS FOR AAS TO SIGN THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY ZERO-DEBRIS CHARTER



December 19, 2023
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AAS ENDORSES NRAO COMMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL SPECTRUM STRATEGY



April 15, 2023
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 * About
   * What COMPASSE is
   * What We Do
 * Events
 * News

 * Issues
   * Light Pollution
   * Radio Frequency Interference
   * Space Environment
   * Satellite Constellations

 * Get Involved
   * For Students
   * For Educators
   * For Media
   * For Policy Makers
   * For Professional Astronomers
   * Campus SHINE program

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