June 27, 2025|
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|5 months agoStarlink Antenna Project Sparks Swiss Village Controversy
Plans for 40 Starlink satellite antennae in Leuk face local opposition amid health concerns, highlighting growing tension between technological advancement and community interests.
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- SpaceX plans to build 40 Starlink antennae in Leuk, Switzerland
- German company Signalhorn submitted the application for commercial communications services
- Over 100 people attended an information event organized by Signalhorn
- Local opposition group 'forty new satellite antennas: No, not like this' has been formed
By The Numbers
40
Number of planned Starlink antennae
100+
Attendees at public information event
They Said
"We were shocked when we learned about the planning application"
"This poses a major reputational risk for the community, and there are also security concerns"
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Project Overview
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Community Opposition
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Health and Environmental Concerns
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