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SpaceX Hits 10,000 Satellites Amid Starshield Controversy

10/20/2025

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SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite on October 19 and set a Falcon 9 booster record.
A classified SpaceX Starshield network is under scrutiny for transmitting signals in a restricted radio band.
A satellite hobbyist detected the signals, which may violate international regulations and interfere with other satellites.
The National Reconnaissance Office has launched multiple Starshield satellites since May 2024, focusing on military-grade communications.

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Story summary

SpaceX launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite on October 19 and set a Falcon 9 booster record.
A classified SpaceX Starshield network is under scrutiny for transmitting signals in a restricted radio band.
A satellite hobbyist detected the signals, which may violate international regulations and interfere with other satellites.
The National Reconnaissance Office has launched multiple Starshield satellites since May 2024, focusing on military-grade communications.