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Starlink to lower orbits of thousands of satellites over safety concerns

Friday January 2, 2026. 03:44 PM , from TheRegister
Move will see spacecraft shift from 550 km to 480 km as collision risks rise
Starlink is to lower the orbits of about half its satellite constellation over the course of this year, citing safety concerns.…
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