Starlink’s Signal Leakage Is Threatening Radio Astronomy’s Most Critical Frequencies
Summary
A Curtin University study finds SpaceX Starlink hardware leakage emits radio signals up to 10,000 times stronger than the faint cosmic signals SKA-Low seeks. The researchers counted 112,534 emissions from 1,806 satellites across 73–235 MHz, with some leakage creating unpredictable 13-kHz tones. The leakage spills into ITU-protected bands, highlighting regulatory gaps and ongoing discussions about engineering mitigations.