"We detected broadband emissions from #Starlink #satellites, predominantly between 54-66 MHz, with flux densities exceeding 500 Jy. These signals are highly polarized and unlikely to originate from ground-based RFI or reflected astronomical sources. Instead, they are likely intrinsic to the satellites, with distinct differences in emission properties observed between satellite generations."
https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.10032
#Astronomy #RadioAstronomy #RFI #Space
Dr. John Barentine FRAS
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2025-04-16 15:48:35 UTC
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