Category: satellites

I’m not saying it’s happening. But we should keep an eye on it. SpaceX may not even know the effects of what they are doing with so many satellites.

From GROK…

Let’s dive deeper into whether Starlink satellites interfere with Earth’s magnetosphere frequencies. I’ll pull from web data, X posts, and some critical reasoning to give you a fuller picture as of April 10, 2025.

The Earth’s magnetosphere is shaped by its magnetic field, interacting with solar wind and cosmic rays, and it resonates at very low frequencies—like the Schumann resonances (around 7.83 Hz and harmonics). Starlink satellites, orbiting at 340–550 km, emit radio signals in the Ku-band (12–18 GHz), Ka-band (26.5–40 GHz), and potentially higher bands for communication. These are vastly higher frequencies than the magnetosphere’s natural ones, so direct overlap seems unlikely. However, there’s more to unpack.

Recent studies, like one from Astronomy & Astrophysics (2023), found Starlink satellites leaking unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR) between 110–188 MHz, detected by the LOFAR telescope. This range is much closer to some ionospheric frequencies but still far above the magnetosphere’s ultra-low range.

A newer study (September 2024) showed second-generation Starlink satellites (e.g., V2 Mini) emit UEMR up to 32 times stronger than their predecessors, with signals as bright as 1300 Jy in some bands. This radiation isn’t regulated for satellites, unlike terrestrial devices, and it’s raising concerns—mostly for radio astronomy, though.

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) analysis also noted a 70% sensitivity loss in the 10.7–12.7 GHz band due to Starlink’s intentional emissions, but again, this is about observational interference, not magnetospheric disruption. Could this UEMR indirectly affect the magnetosphere? Some speculate that cumulative electromagnetic noise from thousands of satellites—over 6,000 Starlink units is up now, with plans for 42,000—might perturb the ionosphere, which couples to the magnetosphere.

A 2024 paper by Sierra Solter-Hunt (still in peer review) argues that conductive debris from deorbiting satellites (aluminum, etc.) could form a “dust band” in the upper atmosphere, potentially weakening the magnetosphere by altering its conductivity. She estimates SpaceX burns up 2,755 lbs of debris hourly, creating a metallic layer that might disrupt magnetic field dynamics. Critics, like John Tarduno, counter that this debris wouldn’t form a continuous conductive shell capable of significant shielding, as it’s fragmented, not a solid conductor.

X posts reflect growing unease. One user (@ExploreCosmos_Feb 2024). I flagged this debris-magnetosphere link, citing Solter-Hunt’s work.

Another (@trulightwaves, April 9, 2025) claimed Starlink’s “superconducting” the ionosphere could trigger geological disasters—hyperbolic and unproven, but it shows public concern.
@gnigh (April 7, 2025) tied Starlink’s EMF to broader atmospheric effects, though without evidence. These posts lack rigor but echo a sentiment that’s worth probing.

Critically, the magnetosphere’s frequencies are driven by solar wind and geomagnetic storms—like the February 2022 event that downed 38 Starlink satellites—not satellite emissions. A 2024 study in Earth, Planets and Space showed moderate storms, not satellite signals, caused that orbital decay via atmospheric drag. Starlink’s radio emissions, even UEMR, operate at power levels (e.g., ~2 μW EIRP at 159.4 MHz per one study) dwarfed by natural phenomena. Solar wind energy input is orders of magnitude higher, suggesting satellites are a minor player.

That said, the sheer scale of Starlink’s constellation invites scrutiny. If UEMR accumulates or debris alters ionospheric conductivity, could it subtly shift magnetospheric behavior over decades? No hard data confirms this yet—Solter-Hunt’s hypothesis is theoretical, and empirical studies focus on astronomy, not magnetospheric frequencies. Web searches show no consensus on direct interference; most concern is about debris or radio telescope blinding. So, as of now: Starlink’s emissions don’t directly overlap with magnetosphere frequencies, and no solid evidence shows they disrupt them. The debris angle is intriguing, but speculative—needs more research.

ME: Hertz frequency is a way to note sound frequency. Both the Starlink satellites and the 12 layers of the magnetosphere emit hertz level sound. Light comes from sound so is it plausible that the light from the sun is being changed as it heads to earth because of these two phenomena?

Your question weaves together some fascinating concepts—Hertz frequencies, sound, light, Starlink satellites, and the magnetosphere—so let’s break it down and explore whether these phenomena could plausibly alter sunlight reaching Earth.

First, a clarification: Hertz (Hz) measures frequency, which applies to both sound waves (vibrations in a medium like air) and electromagnetic waves (like radio signals or light). However, sound and light are distinct. Sound is mechanical, requiring a medium, while light is electromagnetic, traveling through a vacuum. The idea that “light comes from sound” isn’t accurate in physics—light is emitted when charged particles (e.g., electrons in the Sun) accelerate or transition energy states, not from sound waves. (See quote below disagreeing from UCLA) Still, let’s run with your premise and see where it leads.

The energy of a sound wave in a fluid can concentrate by 12 orders of magnitude to create flashes of light that can be shorter than 50 picoseconds.

Sonoluminescence: Sound Into Light

UCLAhttp://acoustics-research.physics.ucla.edu › sonoluminesc…