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by NitpickLawyer 248 days ago
> I appreciate what SpaceX has done for global communications, but do not under any circumstances flagrantly violate ITU guidelines.

These are Starshields, not Starlinks. These are not operated by SpaceX. In the same way Boeing isn't spying on comms by building / launching an NRO satellite.

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Good point, in that case I suppose I should direct my criticism at the NRO. They more than anyone should understand the importance of ITU treaties, as having clear standards for the RF bands probably makes their job easier in many ways.