Artist’s concept shows a large satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, with the Low-Frequency Radio Array (LOFAR) telescope below. A new study shows that satellites leaking radio waves might harm radio astronomy. Image via IAU/ Daniëlle Futselaar. By Kelly Kizer Whitt, Published by EarthSky, 12 July 2023 On July 5,
By Aria Alamalhodaei, Published by TechCrunch, 10 July 2023 Starlink satellites are making thousands of avoidance maneuvers as low Earth orbit becomes more crowded, feeding worries that a catastrophic impact is inevitable. SpaceX’s orbital communication satellites performed maneuvers just over 25,000 times in the six-month period between December 1, 2022,
By Anthony Cuthbertson, Published by The Independent, 10 July 2023 SpaceX’s space internet network already has more than 4,000 satellites SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation is emitting radiation that is harmful to deep space astronomy, according to a new study. The space-based internet network is made up of more than 4,000
By Marcin Frackiewicz, Published by TS2, 22 May 2023 How Starlink’s Satellite Constellation Could Impact Wildlife and Natural Habitats Starlink, a satellite constellation created by SpaceX, is set to become the largest satellite network in the world. With over 12,000 satellites planned for deployment, the project has the potential to
By Parth Satam, Published by The Eurasian Times, 24 April 2023 Russia’s Tobol electronic warfare (EW) system targeted the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal to break the “synchronization” of the Starlink satellite internet service with its ground terminals, according to a Ukrainian journalist. Leaked documents from the Pentagon had recently
By Elizabeth Howell, Publishd by Space.com, 12 April 2023 The Federal Communications Commission plans to streamline its space activities to meet fast-growing space safety needs. The fast-growing space debris issue is top of mind at a new space-focused division of the U.S. government. "Satellite and orbital debris rules" will be one of
By Universe Today and Carolyn Collins Petersen, Published by Inverse, 8 April 2023 The company allegedly ignored warnings of bad space weather brewing. On March 23, sky observers marveled at a gorgeous display of northern and southern lights. It was a reminder that when our Sun gets active, it can
By Parth Satam, Published by the Eurasian Times, 8 April 2023 The US aims to overwhelm Russian and Chinese anti-satellite weapons with the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) 500 communications, data transfer, and missile tracking satellites. The first batch of 10 satellites was launched on April 2. SDA director Derek M.
