Prof. Sam Lawler’s bold take on SpaceX gets real media attention

Calling a major space company “fuckweasels” in a published piece is the kind of line that instantly gets people’s attention.

The comment came up in the middle of a much bigger concern — plans to launch huge numbers of satellites and what that could do to the night sky, orbital safety, and long-term space sustainability.

That mix of blunt wording and real frustration is what’s landing. It’s not just the insult, it’s what’s behind it.

The post picked up strong engagement, with hundreds of favorites and reblogs, as people reacted to both the language and the underlying issue.

Replies split between focusing on the tone and digging into the actual risks, especially around how crowded orbit could become if things keep scaling up.