Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) report that the new generation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites is causing significant interference with radio telescopes due to emitting 32 times more radiation than earlier versions. This interference, which exceeds International Telecommunications Union limits, is heavily impacting the ability to observe distant celestial objects, such as galaxies and exoplanets, by producing electromagnetic radiation 10 million times brighter than faint cosmic signals. Despite providing critical broadband services to over 100 countries, including remote and conflict zones, the rapid deployment of these satellites—around 40 per week—is exacerbating the problem. ASTRON’s Director, Jessica Dempsey, warns that if SpaceX does not address the radiation issue, it could become an existential threat to astronomy. As of now, there are 6,400 Starlink satellites in orbit, making SpaceX the largest satellite internet provider, far surpassing its competitors like OneWeb and Amazon.