Elon Musk’s Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit, here’s why
SpaceX is set to lower thousands of Starlink satellites to a new altitude of 480 km in 2026 to enhance space safety. This move aims to reduce collision risks and orbital debris, especially as solar minimum approaches. The company highlighted that this reconfiguration will significantly decrease the time satellites take to deorbit if they fail, improving overall constellation safety.
SpaceX is set to lower thousands of Starlink satellites to a new altitude of 480 km in 2026 to enhance space safety. This move aims to reduce collision risks and orbital debris, especially as solar minimum approaches. The company highlighted that this reconfiguration will significantly decrease the time satellites take to deorbit if they fail, improving overall constellation safety.
