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Starlink Satellites Disrupt Radio Astronomy, Affect 30% of Images

7/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Curtin University reveals that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are wreaking havoc on radio astronomy, with over 112,000 disruptive emissions detected from 1,806 satellites. Alarmingly, up to 30% of astronomical images are affected, complicating the vital work of astronomers. Despite the challenges, dialogue between Curtin and Starlink continues positively.

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A groundbreaking study from Curtin University reveals that SpaceX's Starlink satellites are wreaking havoc on radio astronomy, with over 112,000 disruptive emissions detected from 1,806 satellites. Alarmingly, up to 30% of astronomical images are affected, complicating the vital work of astronomers. Despite the challenges, dialogue between Curtin and Starlink continues positively.