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.

    • @[email protected]English
      10•2 years 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.

  • @[email protected]English
    15•2 years 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.

  • @itadakimasuEnglish
    13•2 years ago

    Unintended my ass. You think they wouldn’t have launched because of this?

  • @NounsAndWordsEnglish
    6•2 years ago

    No worries guys, just a little extra unintended radiation blanketing the earth.