Space Debris: SpaceX Satellites Falling Daily
SpaceX's Starlink satellites are falling from the sky every day, with 1-2 out of 8,000 satellites de-orbiting daily.
As Starlink scales up, this number could increase to 5 daily de-orbits, contributing to the growing problem of space junk in low-Earth orbit.
- 30,000 satellites from Starlink and other companies like Amazon and Kuiper are expected to be in orbit.
- Chinese systems may add another 20,000 satellites, further increasing the risk of space debris.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... probably a hunk of trash metal from yet another de-orbited Starlink satellite burning up in the atmosphere.
This issue raises concerns about the impact of satellite constellations on the Earth's orbit and the potential risks associated with space debris.
Author's summary: SpaceX satellites fall daily, increasing space junk.
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