• Hubi@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Starlink sattelites operate in a low orbit that decays over time. They all fall back to earth eventually.

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      1 year ago

      Specifically i think starlink satellites do not have any boosting thrusters, the reason important LEO satellites like the ISS don’t burn up unless intended is due to those

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        1 year ago

        starlink satellites do not have any boosting thrusters

        Starlink satellites actually do have Hall-effect ion thrusters, and can raise and lower their their own orbits. Though like any spacecraft, they still have a finite amount of fuel and will eventually deorbit.