SMRTR TechJul 16, 2026Engadget

Don't lose sleep over reports of 260 Starlink satellites deorbiting

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SpaceX is deorbiting 260 first-generation Starlink satellites, but experts say there is no reason for public concern. The satellites burn up safely in Earth's atmosphere during reentry. However, scientists are still studying the long-term environmental effects of frequent satellite deorbits, as the growing scale of these operations raises questions worth monitoring over time.

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