SpaceX Starlink Satellites Are Leaking Radiation

Starlink Satellites Are Leaking Radiation: Study Confirm

Scientists have confirmed that SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, aimed at providing affordable internet to remote areas, emits radiation.

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Since its establishment in 2015, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has deployed more than 4,200 operational satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) as part of the project.

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Astronomical observations are hindered by the brightness and abundance of SpaceX's satellites, making it challenging for scientists to study the night sky.

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Satellites utilize radio frequencies between 10.7 and 12.7 gigahertz for communication downlink, particularly in Europe, raising concerns among researchers.

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During a recent six-month period, Starlink satellites performed 25,000 avoidance maneuvers, indicating that the orbital scenario is expected to become increasingly difficult.

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The radiation emitted by onboard electronics on the Starlink satellites was tracked using observations from the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands.

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In the coming years, Elon Musk's private space venture plans to launch 12,000 satellites, with a total goal of an astonishing 42,000 satellites.

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