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Astronomers' attempts to study the earliest universe could be threatened by SpaceX Starlink satellites leaking radio ...
But radio astronomy is maybe even going to be more ... Lewis also expressed concerns that Starlink's operator SpaceX, a newcomer into the satellite business, is now the single most dominant ...
The Sun is now more active than it has been in over a decade. This intense phase is part of its natural cycle, which repeats every 11 years. In late 2024, the Sun reached a peak period known as the ...
A trio of heliophysicists and satellite trackers at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Goddard Planetary Heliophysics ...
Credit: Contributed photo A growing number of Starlink satellites — one of several so-called mega constellations already partially in space or planned — has raised concerns among some on Earth.
Thousands of satellites with incredibly short lifetimes are being sent up into low Earth orbit. When they fall back down they ...
However, the radio emission detected in this new study concerns electromagnetic ... there is hope that SpaceX and Starlink will work to mitigate UEMR and its impact on astronomy in the future.
Elon Musk's Starlink promises to revolutionise internet access in South Africa, especially for rural communities. Yet, ...
China has begun construction of a mega constellation that will eventually consist of nearly 14,000 satellites, but the launch of the first 18 is already sparking concerns from astronomers about ...
Astronomers working with South Africa's SKA telescope are pushing authorities to ensure that any licensing agreement with ...
SpaceX's new Starlink satellites produce 32 times more radio noise than their predecessors, causing concerns among astronomers about their interference with radio astronomy observations.
There are mounting concerns about the impact of Starlink and other satellite services on radioastronomy in South Africa.