The Starshield constellation was caught using an unauthorized frequency to send data to Earth.
So nobody will do anything about this, regardless
The ITU can’t do anything about it as far as I understand so it’s a bit of a pointless regulation
Only thing I could see happening is a civil suit from a company licensed to use the ground to satellite frequency who experienced unwanted interference. Not sure if they’d have to prove actual damages or be allowed to just seek punitive damages, ianal
I guess it depends what legal system they go through, I assume it’d be the US where you need to be able to sue for anything
It’s being used by the Starshield constellation, so it’s for the US military. That means essentially a blank check for whatever accomplishes the goal. Whatever that goal is. Interference might have been the goal.
Because the ITU doesn’t impose fines for regulatory violations, SpaceX will likely face no consequences for using an unauthorized frequency band or for potentially interfering with other satellite signals. The company is known for pushing regulatory boundaries to further its position as a leader in the industry.
If there are no consequences, there is no regulation.
There are regulations, they’re just selectively enforced.
This is how all big tech gets ahead. Break rules and apologize later. Gross.
