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.

    • @bane_killgrind@lemmy.mlEnglish
      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.

      • @CaptObvious@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3•2 years 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.