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The radio signals hint at an important evolutionary step in the lives of galaxies.

The fleet of Starlink satellites is interfering with astronomical observations, a study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics has revealed.

Astronomy & Astrophysics published a research paper recently that looked at "Unintended Electromagnetic Radiation from Starlink Satellites." The study was done in conjunction with the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands. The LOFAR telescope is a network of over forty radio antennas spread across the Netherlands, Germany, and the rest of Europe.

47 of 68 Starlink satellites observed produced unintentional radiation due to onboard electronics. Scientists suspect other satellites have the same issue.

47 of 68 Starlink satellites observed produced unintentional radiation due to onboard electronics. Scientists suspect other satellites have the same issue.

SpaceX's Starlink satellites are emitting electromagnetic radiation that is harmful to deep space astronomy, according to a new study.

Starlink satellites are making thousands of avoidance maneuvers as low Earth orbit becomes more crowded, feeding worries that a catastrophic impact...

Astronomers have expressed concern about satellite constellations, like SpaceX's Starlink, made up of thousands of spacecraft, interfering with observations of the night sky.

As low Earth orbit crowds, Starlink satellites are making thousands of avoidance maneuvers, raising concerns of a catastrophic impact. SpaceX told the FCC in a recent filing that its orbital communication satellites maneuvered over 25,000 times between December 1, 2022, and May 21, 2023. The company said its maneuvering threshold is “an order of magnitude” …

A study has found that electromagnetic radiation from Starlink satellites hamper astronomers’ attempts to study radio waves in outer space.