Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, part of a constellation delivering high-speed internet globally, are causing significant disruptions to radio astronomers due to unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR).
With satellite launches becoming cheaper, experts predict up to 100,000 satellites in orbit by 2030, escalating the issue of UEMR.
This signals the urgent need for regulations to minimize radio pollution from satellites, similar to existing controls on ground-based electronic sources.
Current Approach
Currently, astronomers rely on informal agreements with satellite operators like Starlink, but regulatory frameworks are necessary to control electromagnetic leakage and protect astronomical research
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