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SpaceX-built Starshield satellites emitting in 'wrong direction' amid apparent lack of spectrum coordination

SpaceX-built Starshield military satellites have been detected transmitting in an unexpected direction and using an unusual portion of the radio spectrum, reportedly without U.S. coordination with other countries. The anomalous emissions have prompted spectrum‑coordination and diplomatic concerns among foreign regulators and partners.

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SpaceX-built Starshield satellites emitting in 'wrong direction' amid apparent lack of spectrum coordination SpaceX-built Starshield military satellites have been detected transmitting in an unexpected direction and using an unusual portion of the radio spectrum, reportedly without U.S. coordination with other countries. The anomalous emissions have prompted spectrum‑coordination and diplomatic concerns among foreign regulators and partners.

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SpaceX-built Starshield satellites emitting in 'wrong direction' amid apparent lack of spectrum coordination

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Poland establishes first military satellite launch capability

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