US Spy Satellites Built by SpaceX Emit Signals in Wrong Direction

According to Scott Tilley, an engineering technologist and amateur radio astronomer in British Columbia, he discovered the signals in late September or early October while working on another project. He found them in various parts of the 2025-2110 MHz band, and from his location, he was able to detect the signals emanating from the Starshield satellites. "It's not uncommon for satellites to have some kind of anomaly, but this is a bit unusual," Tilley said in an interview. "I'm not sure what the purpose of these signals is, but it's definitely something that warrants further investigation." The Starshield program is a significant development in the US government's satellite surveillance capabilities, with the NRO aiming to deploy a constellation of hundreds of satellites to provide real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The program has been shrouded in secrecy, with the NRO and SpaceX refusing to comment on the specifics of the program. The discovery of the Starshield signals highlights a troubling lack of transparency in how the US government manages the use of spectrum and a failure to coordinate spectrum usage with other countries. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is responsible for allocating frequency bands for satellite communications, but the ITU has been criticized for its lack of enforcement and coordination among member states. The ITU has not commented on the Starshield signals, but experts say that the discovery highlights the need for greater transparency and coordination in the use of satellite spectrum. "The ITU has a critical role to play in ensuring that satellite spectrum is used efficiently and effectively," said Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a satellite communications expert at the University of California. "The discovery of these signals highlights the need for greater transparency and coordination among countries to prevent interference and ensure that satellite communications are used for their intended purpose." The current status of the Starshield program is unclear, with the NRO and SpaceX refusing to comment on the specifics of the program. However, it is likely that the discovery of the Starshield signals will lead to further investigation and potentially changes to the program. The ITU has announced plans to review the use of the 2025-2110 MHz band and may consider reallocation of the frequency band to prevent interference. As the use of satellite communications continues to grow, the need for greater transparency and coordination among countries is becoming increasingly important. The discovery of the Starshield signals highlights the need for greater accountability and oversight in the use of satellite spectrum and the importance of international cooperation in preventing interference and ensuring that satellite communications are used for their intended purpose.