I'm haven't gone deep into Kessler syndrome but the guy himself thought we were already at a tipping point more than a decade ago. In hindsight I think the mode

I'm haven't gone deep into Kessler syndrome but the guy himself thought we were already at a tipping point more than a decade ago. In hindsight I think the model needed updating, but adding tens of thousands of new satellites seems like pushing our luck. Maybe SpaceX sees this as an advantage. When you've got the least expensive launch system, you can afford to launch armored satellites and launch vehicles. Geez I forgot about Kuiper. Good god what are they doing. If you're concerned about terminal cost, the whole point of ATC is that someone puts up a cell tower with a LEO satellite backbone, and people can use cheapo $20 mobile phones. Anyway, developed countries' rural broadband and military contracts are where it's at. I'm sure Starlink -could- make a profit if it isn't doing so already.