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SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for safety's sake

thread_id Thursday, January 22, 2026
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SpaceX is lowering the orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites to reduce the risk of collisions and improve safety in space. This move aims to better manage the growing number of satellites in Earth's orbit and minimize the potential for interference with other space activities.
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