Us Spy Satellites Built by Spacex Send Signals in the "wrong Direction"
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US spy satellites built by SpaceX are reportedly transmitting signals on a frequency band reserved for reception, raising concerns about potential interference or design issues.
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Or the wrong frequency band, as it's called.
The satellites appear to be transmitting on a frequency band reserved for satellite reception.