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Secretive SpaceX satellites operated by US government are shooting disruptive radio signals into space, astronomer accidentally discovers


An amateur astronomer has accidentally uncovered a series of puzzling radio signals coming from SpaceX's government-operated "Starshield" network. The signals overlap with protected frequencies and could disrupt other nearby spacecraft, experts warn.

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