Starlink Lowers Satellite Orbits to Boost Space Safety

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Michael Nicolls announced that Starlink will lower thousands of satellites to mitigate collision risks and account for the upcoming solar minimum.The reconfiguration involves moving the constellation from 342 miles down to 298 miles to significantly reduce ballistic decay time starting in 2026.This safety maneuver follows a recent debris incident and concerns regarding uncoordinated maneuvers by other satellite operators during launches.
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