News Summary

SpaceX’s Starshield satellites, a classified version of the Starlink network, are reportedly transmitting signals on unauthorized frequencies, raising international telecommunication compliance concerns. This issue was uncovered by amateur satellite tracker Scott Tilley, who noticed that these satellites were broadcasting on frequencies typically reserved for uplink transmissions from Earth to satellites. Such actions may cause interference with other satellites and disrupt communications. Despite the potential implications, neither SpaceX nor the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, which oversees the satellites for governmental purposes, has commented on the matter. The Starshield project has been involved in significant contracts, including a $70 million deal with the U.S. Space Force and tasks involving spy satellite networks for the Department of Defense.