Theory:
Observator(y/ies) shut down because of human sacrifices planned based on some Satanic astrological calendar. Q got wind of this and shut them all down.
To be clear, sacrifices performed AT the observatories.
Cabal comms, and/or human sacrifice at the observatory to please their demon masters.
Lasers are used for atmospheric turbulence correction (artificial guide "stars") and have the power for optical comms (retroreflector at Apollo landing site; LAGEOS satellite - maybe re-entered already). Observatories are also the modern version of ancient temples, in the eyes of some (quite a few astronomers and astrophysicists lean toward the ancient "arts" in their spiritual beliefs).
http://www.csr.utexas.edu/mlrs/
McDonald Laser Ranging Station
University of Texas McDonald Observatory
Near Ft. Davis, Texas
Marine hand-to-hand beats Tang-Soo-Do every time.