I think we need to find some ethical and sustainable alternatives to emergency communications. HAM radio is still very much around along with alternative satellite communications. There's also been some DIY efforts in using LoraWAN-based messengers and such.

Saying this in light of:

- how many satellites are in orbit - this chart showing the change over recent years: https://astrodon.social/@Astromeg/111164811749991554

- this thread a while back speculating about starlink: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1563158073694310401.html