Scientists using a low-frequency telescope in Europe observed that SpaceX’s satellites were emitting a radio frequency via their onboard electronics that can interfere with astronomical observations.
According to a study’s press release published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics academic journal, scientists used the LOFAR telescope in the Netherlands to detect any low-frequency radio waves that could interfere with radio astronomy, or in other words, with astronomical observations based on receiving faint radio signals from outer space.
“This study represents the latest effort to better understand satellite constellations’ impact on radio astronomy,” said lead author Federico Di Vruno. “Previous workshops on Dark and Quiet Skies theorized about this radiation, and our observations confirm it is measurable.”…