New Starlink satellites could be 32 times brighter in radio waves than before

Researchers using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope in Europe have discovered the second generation of Starlink satellites emit higher levels of radio waves that could pose a serious risk to radio astronomy. This issue of radio-wave emission is in addition to the sunlight that Starlink and other satellites reflect, which can be visibleContinue reading “New Starlink satellites could be 32 times brighter in radio waves than before”
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