Full FCC filing 688619591-Spacex-Cell PDF
13 states to take part in experimental microwave radiation experiments from space on Dec 10th 2023
Today the FCC finally gave SpaceX Starlink the green light to test SAT-TO-PHONE Service in the US with one caveat! If you didn’t know, the SpaceX Starlink & T-Mobile partnership will provide cell service where it’s never been before. True 100% global cell coverage with ZERO dead zones anywhere on the planet without the need for cell towers.
SpaceX is hoping to test its cellular Starlink system as soon as next month through 840 satellites, according to an FCC filing.
The company filed the application for the experimental license this week as the FCC continues to mull whether to give SpaceX full authorization to operate the satellite-to-cellular communication service amid concerns about interference.
According to the filing, SpaceX is requesting “special temporary authority” to conduct the test starting on Dec. 10 through a period lasting 180 days. The goal is to test out the system in partnership with T-Mobile using the carrier’s licensed radio spectrum to beam the satellite connectivity to 2,000 test devices.
“Over the 180-day experimental STA period, SpaceX expects to operate approximately 840 satellites with direct-to-cellular payloads,” the company wrote, suggesting it’s quickly building up the capacity to launch the cellular Starlink system.
“At any given time, approximately 60 of these 840 (satellite) payloads will be serving handsets in the United States under this experimental authorization,” the application adds. SpaceX will beam the satellite connectivity to 13 areas across the US, including Mountain View, California; Kansas City, Kansas; and Houston, Texas.
It’s not the first time SpaceX has filed an application to conduct a test via the proposed cellular Starlink system. In October, the company also made a separate filing to conduct a similar test over a 60-day period starting in December. But the application faced resistance from AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association, with both arguing SpaceX should have made the request to the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology through an experimental license.
Concerns Beyond Regulatory Compliance and Market Competition:
While the current discourse surrounding SpaceX’s cellular Starlink service, set to operate over a total of 7,500 satellites, has focused largely on potential radio interference with other carriers and satellite companies, there is a more profound concern that extends beyond mere market competition and regulatory compliance. The potential of these satellites to create zones inundated with unhealthy microwave radiation from man-made technology cannot be understated. This is especially alarming given the potential for such technology to be weaponized in space.
The focus of competing carriers on delaying SpaceX’s ZERO Dead Zone service due to interference issues should not overshadow the more significant public health implications. It is imperative that considerations for “safe zones,” areas free from potentially harmful man-made microwave radiation, be a priority in the evaluation of such expansive technological deployments. The new application from SpaceX, targeting a launch of the cellular Starlink service next year, does just that but fails to adequately address the broader implications of saturating large geographic areas with continuous RF radiation.
As SpaceX progresses towards realizing its ambitious goals, it is crucial that the FCC, as a regulatory authority, ensures that public health concerns take precedence over competitive pressures and market dynamics. The deployment of such a vast network of satellites must be critically examined not only for its potential to cause radio interference but more importantly, for its potential to expose the public to levels of microwave radiation that have been implicated in various health risks.
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Human Testing Starts Dec 10th, 2023 –
13 States to take part in experimental microwave radiation experiments from space!
Address:
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
Subject:
Urgent Reevaluation of the Special Temporary Authority for SpaceX Gen2 Satellite Testing in Light of Recent Legal and Ethical Concerns
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to request an immediate reevaluation of the Special Temporary Authority (STA) granted to Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) for the testing of its second-generation non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites. This request is grounded in recent legal precedents highlighting the FCC’s outdated radiation safety standards and ethical considerations under the Nuremberg Code.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s recent ruling against the FCC underscores a critical oversight in the protection of public health concerning wireless technology and RF radiation. The court found that the FCC had not adequately considered new scientific evidence in updating its guidelines for exposure to radiation from cellphones and cell towers. This ruling raises serious concerns about the current experimental deployment of SpaceX’s Gen2 satellites, particularly the use of frequencies 1910-1915 MHz and 1990-1995 MHz (PCS G Block), which have been implicated in biological health impacts.
Potential Health Risks and Frequencies Used:
The utilization of frequencies 1910-1915 MHz and 1990-1995 MHz (PCS G Block) by SpaceX’s Gen2 satellites is of particular concern. Extensive peer-reviewed research has demonstrated that these and similar RF frequencies can cause biological impacts at levels well below those that produce thermal effects. Studies have indicated potential risks including DNA damage, carcinogenic effects, and other serious health issues stemming from chronic exposure to low-level RF radiation. This body of evidence challenges the traditional assumption that non-ionizing radiation is only harmful at levels that produce significant heating, thereby necessitating a thorough reevaluation of the safety and long-term health impacts of these frequencies in SpaceX’s experimental deployment.
Ethical Considerations Under the Nuremberg Code:
The Nuremberg Code, established post-World War II, sets forth essential principles for ethical human experimentation, notably informed consent and understanding potential risks. While primarily framed in the context of medical research, the spirit of these principles is pertinent to the deployment of new technology with unproven health impacts, such as the SpaceX Gen2 satellites. The experimental nature of this deployment, with different populations being subjected to varying levels of RF radiation exposure, mirrors a form of unconsented experimentation. By not adequately informing and obtaining consent from those under the footprint of these satellite tests, particularly in the 13 specified terrestrial test locations, there is a failure to uphold the ethical standards of informed consent and protection from potential harm as advocated by the Nuremberg Code. This is especially concerning given the recent legal findings regarding the FCC’s outdated guidelines on RF radiation safety.
Potential Health Risks and Recent Legal Precedent:
Peer-reviewed studies, including those by the Ramazzini Institute and the U.S. National Toxicology Program, have highlighted the potential carcinogenic effects of RF radiation. The recent court ruling reflects a significant gap in the FCC’s consideration of these evolving scientific findings, particularly regarding the safety limits for wireless devices and potential impacts on vulnerable populations, including children.
Legal and Ethical Background:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s recent ruling against the FCC underscores a critical oversight in the protection of public health concerning wireless technology and RF radiation. The court found that the FCC had not adequately considered new scientific evidence in updating its guidelines for exposure to radiation from cellphones and cell towers. This ruling raises serious concerns about the current experimental deployment of SpaceX’s Gen2 satellites, particularly the use of frequencies 1910-1915 MHz and 1990-1995 MHz (PCS G Block), which have been implicated in biological health impacts.
Call for Immediate Action and Precautionary Measures:
In light of the court’s findings and the growing body of scientific evidence suggesting potential harm from RF radiation, I urge the FCC to apply the precautionary principle and immediately reevaluate the STA granted to SpaceX. This reevaluation should prioritize public health and safety and include an assessment of the potential cumulative effects of RF radiation from the proposed constellation of 840 satellites.
The deployment of SpaceX’s Gen2 satellite system presents a unique situation where the health and safety of the public could be at risk due to potential exposure to untested levels of RF radiation. It is imperative that the FCC take proactive steps to ensure that any technological advancements do not come at the cost of public health and that the principles of informed consent, as outlined in the Nuremberg Code, are upheld.
I appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title/Organization]
