"Starlink Satellites' 'Unintended' Radiation Disrupts Radio Astronomy"

The Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands has detected radiation from the onboard electronics of SpaceX's Starlink satellites, which could disturb radio astronomy observations. The unwanted low-frequency radio hum emitted by the satellites falls within a protected band allocated to radio astronomy. This finding raises concerns about the impact of megaconstellations like Starlink on sensitive radio telescopes and large-scale observatories. While SpaceX is collaborating with astronomers to find solutions, there is currently no clear regulation to protect radio astronomy bands from unintended radiation.