This seems counter-intuitive; won’t lowering orbits reduce the spacing between satellites? Also, it will shorten their lifespan by increasing atmospheric drag. It seems more likely this is either a response to one of their birds breaking up in orbit or a move to improve latency.?
“Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026”
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https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/starlink-plans-to-lower-satellite-orbit-to-enhance-safety-in-2026/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
