SpaceX satellites emit 30x more radio waves than expected?

SpaceX satellites emit 30x more radio waves than expected, new studies show.

It’s literally drowning out signals from space.

A growing body of evidence suggests that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are unintentionally leaking radio signals, a form of “invisible pollution” that threatens to cripple the ability of ground-based telescopes to study the cosmos.

Despite efforts to mitigate direct interference, new findings show that unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR) from these satellites is saturating key radio frequencies used by astronomers.

Alarming studies show that the latest generation of Starlink satellites emits over 30 times more UEMR than earlier models—potentially drowning out the faint radio signals from the earliest stars and galaxies.

Radio astronomy is essential for detecting phenomena invisible to optical telescopes—like pulsars, black hole jets, and signals from the early universe. But researchers warn we’re approaching an “inflection point,” where radio telescopes could become obsolete on Earth due to persistent satellite interference. With over 7,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit and tens of thousands more planned by various companies, the situation is urgent. Experts say that if satellite design doesn’t change, some “cosmic windows” may be permanently shut, and the universe’s most ancient signals could be lost to radio noise forever.

Report on internet Via Humera Fathima