The chances of a new Starlink satellite causing a human casualty due to falling debris is '1 in 100 million,' SpaceX explained as the company is de-orbiting hundreds of satellites.

SpaceX is warning that retired Starlink satellites might not always fully ... That said, if any silicon fragments survive, they will end up landing on Earth with less than one joule of energy ...

Starlink satellites have a short lifespan of around five years. They are designed to deorbit and burn up to prevent space debris. Since 2019, thousands of these satellites have been launched.

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities, from Cape Canaveral on Sunday night.

Starlink satellites orbit approximately 342 miles ... the old satellites will be steered into Earth's atmosphere where they will burn up. That is certainly commendable when it comes to space ...

SpaceXs satellite internet service Starlink is set to enter India through partnerships with Jio and Airtel. This and more in ...

Many space people are worried about a space junk catastrophe called the Kessler Syndrome. Lower orbits reduce the risk of the ...