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Starlink to Reconfigure Satellites for Safer Orbit by 2026

1/2/2026

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Starlink plans to reconfigure its satellites into a lower and safer orbit in 2026.
The plan follows a December incident in which one Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly that produced a small amount of debris and disrupted communications with the spacecraft.
Starlink says the move reflects its commitment to improving satellite safety in response to potential risks in space.

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Starlink plans to reconfigure its satellites into a lower and safer orbit in 2026.
The plan follows a December incident in which one Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly that produced a small amount of debris and disrupted communications with the spacecraft.
Starlink says the move reflects its commitment to improving satellite safety in response to potential risks in space.