Good News from Space: Satellites Not Blinding Telescopes Yet, But Future Warning Issued

• A new study investigated if geostationary satellites (36,000 km up) cause "Radio Pollution" that blinds Earth's telescopes.
• Scientists from CSIRO used the Murchison Widefield Array to spy on 162 satellites.
• The study found most satellites are "quiet" and don't significantly interfere with radio astronomy, offering "good news."
• Only one satellite, Intelsat 10-02, showed minor unwanted emissions, far less than LEO satellites.
• Despite current good news, scientists warn that increasing satellite numbers and evolving technology could pose a future threat to projects like SKA and solar storm detection.

Why It Matters: Geostationary satellites currently pose minimal radio pollution risk, but future growth demands caution.