Don’t look up: how Trump’s deregulation drive could obscure the stars and threaten our access to space

Astronomers are warning that the proliferation of satellite constellations like SpaceX's Starlink, are making their work harder than it's ever been

Donald Trump has spent eight months attempting to remake the United States through a massive programme of cuts and deregulation. His administration has left almost no part of American life untouched - from classrooms to college campuses, offices to factory floors; museums, forests, oceans and even the stars.

An executive order signed last month to streamline rocket launches has been celebrated by officials in the commercial space sector, who see it as integral to securing America's primacy as the world leader in space exploration.