SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites 'leak' so much radiation that it's hurting radio astronomy, scientists say
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Starlink satellites can disturb observation even of those telescopes protected by radio-quiet zones.

‘Unintended’ radiation from Starlink satellites may disturb radio astronomy observations::Hum from onboard electronics that power SpaceX’s internet-beaming Starlink satellites may disturb radio astronomy observations, a new study has found.

  • CaptObvious@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    1 year ago

    No kidding. I remain astounded that SpaceX got permission to launch the things in the first place.

    • bane_killgrind@lemmy.mlEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      We need to figure out if this is a tort, or make sure that it’s covered under the same broadcasting laws as signal jamming.

      • CaptObvious@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Good point. Even if it isn’t covered in the US, I’m sure someone on the planet have claimed the right to remove equipment that interferes with their terrestrial networks.

  • WollWolke@feddit.deEnglish
    131·
    1 year ago

    Actually brilliant by them. Can’t do earth-based observations anymore? No worries, just put the observatories into orbit, problem solved. How are you gonna get it into orbit? Well SpaceX of course! Truly a brilliant move.