Starlink Is Burning Up One or Two Satellites a Day in Earth's Atmosphere
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Starlink is losing one or two satellites daily due to atmospheric drag, raising concerns about the environmental impact of large satellite constellations. The discussion is muted, with little engagement or controversy.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45493143
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