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SpaceX will deorbit 100 Starlink satellites with unidentified flaw

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SpaceX announced today that it will be sending some 100 Starlink satellites to an early retirement after a flaw was identified that could make them a worry later on. Don’t expect a fiery light show, though, and if you use Starlink, your service should be unaffected. The announcement explains that “the Starlink team identified a … Read more

SpaceX to Deorbit 100 Starlink Satellites Due to Detected Flaw

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An unspecified defect in early model Starlink satellites has prompted SpaceX to preemptively deorbit the units before they potentially fail and become hazards in low Earth orbit. While the company remains confident that the deorbiting of these problematic units will prevent any issues, this incident underscores the challenges and uncertainties in navigating the realm of … Read more