Radio Astronomers Concerned About SpaceX's Starlink Cellular Interference

Scientists are urging the FCC to regulate SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile's cellular satellite technology, warning it could disrupt radio astronomy by eliminating radio quiet zones and causing constant interference. The American Astronomical Society and other groups argue that this interference poses an existential threat to astronomical research, which relies on clear access to the radio spectrum. The FCC has yet to approve the commercial operation of these satellite systems, and public comments are being solicited on new rules to minimize interference risks.