An amateur satellite tracker detected radio emissions from SpaceX's classified Starshield satellites — launched from Vandenberg in March — originating in a protected, previously hidden portion of the radio spectrum. The finding confirms active transmissions from the government-focused Starlink variant and spotlights spectrum and operational-security issues.
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An amateur detection confirms active transmissions from classified Starshield satellites launched from Vandenberg in March and shows emissions in a protected radio band, creating immediate spectrum-management and regulatory questions.
The signal discovery intersects with SpaceX's recent filing for 50 MHz of spectrum and authorization to add up to 15,000 Starlink satellites, increasing stakes over spectrum allocation and coordination: https://hype.aero/?story=e3eb9f3c-b6c7-414a-922f-e16154ac79d9
The issue has direct operational relevance for defense customers and integrators given the Pentagon's request for Starlink-compatible radios and recent Starshield retrofits on aircraft: https://hype.aero/?story=ddd7f521-a770-4f35-8333-32a798bb4157 https://hype.aero/?story=07e7fa07-05bd-4c38-99be-8f03620ac923
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