What’s Next
In the coming weeks, 3I/ATLAS will pass its closest point to the Sun on October 29, before becoming visible again from Earth in early December. Observatories are preparing to collect data as soon as the object emerges, and any radio interference between now and then could compromise that effort.
Amateur astronomers, meanwhile, continue to monitor the Starshield frequencies, logging every new signal. Their findings could become key evidence in future regulatory or congressional reviews.
Sources
National Public Radio, A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal (October 17, 2025).
