SpaceX to Lower Starlink Satellite Orbits for Safety in 2026
TL;DR
SpaceX plans to lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites from 550 km to 480 km by 2026 to enhance space safety, reduce collision risks, and improve performance, amid recent satellite anomalies and international concerns over space debris and security.
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- SpaceX begins “significant reconfiguration” of Starlink satellite constellation Ars Technica
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