Topic: Amazon Kuiper

Amateur satellite tracker Scott Tilley discovered that SpaceX's classified Starshield network is transmitting on frequencies reserved for civilian satellite commands. Experts worry these signals could cause radio frequency interference with other spacecraft. Meanwhile, Amazon is preparing to launch its own satellite constellation, "Kuiper," which sales representatives claim will provide gigabit speeds to compete with Starlink.

Amazon has launched its first batch of 27 internet satellites as part of "Project Kuiper," a $10 billion effort to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. While Starlink operates at a lower altitude of roughly 340 kilometers, Amazon's satellites are positioned at 630 kilometers, which may result in higher latency. Astronomers continue to warn that the growing number of satellites—now exceeding 8,000 for SpaceX—poses risks to celestial observation and orbital safety.