Starlink initiates orbital lowering of 4,400 satellites to mitigate debris risks

In a statement released via X, Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, announced a significant reconfiguration of the Starlink constellation, confirming plans to lower approximately 4,400 satellites from 550 km to 480 km throughout 2026. The maneuver, which affects nearly half of the operator’s active fleet, is designed to enhance space safety regimes as solar activity begins to wane. More

(Source: SatNews - Jan 2)