Starlink to Lower Satellite Orbits in 2026 to Improve Space Safety
Starlink plans to begin reconfiguring its satellite constellation in 2026 by lowering all spacecraft currently orbiting at around 550 kilometres to approximately 480 kilometres, according to Michael Nicolls, vice president of Starlink engineering at SpaceX. Nicolls said the move is aimed at enhancing space safety by operating satellites at lower altitudes, where the overall congestion […]
