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any chance it will take down Elon ISP star Link and we will have a dark LEO for astronomy again? (fingers crossed)

• pjscott 2y ago
  Those de-orbit in just a few years because of how exceptionally low they fly. SpaceX’s business plan is to just be so efficient at launching things to orbit that it doesn’t matter if they lose a huge number of satellites each year to planned atmospheric drag. It’s a pretty bold way of combating space junk, but it seems to be working out for them, and the FAA has looked over the math and given their blessing. Worry about the other satellites.
  • thijson 2y ago
    Also it reduces latency of communication to the ground.