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Starlink tests show how to save radio astronomy from satellites

Last updated: August 26, 2024 2:41 pm
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Radio Telescopes Face Challenges from Satellite Interference

A radio telescope at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia

A radio telescope at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia

J. Seymour/Green Bank Observatory

Radio telescopes are essential tools for observing the universe, but they are facing increasing challenges due to electromagnetic interference from the growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit. One of the major contributors to this interference is SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, which provide internet and communication services by sending downlink signals to Earth.

When these satellites pass through the areas of the sky where radio telescopes are conducting observations, the strong signals they emit can create temporary disruptions that affect the data collected by the telescopes. This interference has the potential to impact hours of valuable research and observations.

Recent experiments involving Starlink satellites have shown promising results in mitigating this interference. By implementing certain techniques and technologies, researchers have been able to virtually eliminate the disruptive effects of the downlink signals on radio telescope observations. This development is a significant step towards ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data collected by radio telescopes in the face of increasing satellite activity in Earth’s orbit.

As scientists continue to explore ways to address the challenges posed by satellite interference, collaborations between space agencies, satellite operators, and astronomical organizations will be crucial in finding solutions that allow both satellites and radio telescopes to coexist harmoniously and facilitate groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy.

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