Starlink Satellites Threaten Future of Ground-Based Astronomy

Astronomers warn that unintended emissions from SpaceX's new satellites are severely disrupting radio telescope observations.

Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) report that second-generation Starlink satellites emit radio waves 32 times stronger than earlier versions.
The interference from these satellites is blinding radio telescopes, hindering the study of distant galaxies, black holes, and exoplanets.
The unintended electromagnetic radiation from Starlink satellites is up to 10 million times brighter than the faintest astrophysical sources observed.
With SpaceX launching approximately 40 second-generation Starlink satellites each week, the problem is rapidly worsening.
Astronomers are calling for stricter regulations and collaboration with satellite companies to mitigate the impact on scientific research.