Public information data from space-track.org is now confirming the loss.
After losing over 200 satellites this summer, Starlink loses another 45 just in the past week.
Submitted 1 year ago by redditclone@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
https://tiblur.com/post/237557738443477490911771
AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Almost like space exploration and communication isn’t sustainable at all. It’s such a harsh environment and starkink out up so many so quick. Musk isn’t liked by the FAA because he has publicly defied standards and said he won’t follow the laws. It wouldn’t surprise me if these are failing due to something simple that was overlooked and Musk payed his way to speed thru certification or faked compliance.
StarManta@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Hating Musk is okay but this comment betrays a serious lack of knowledge of how Starlink works. They operate on the verge of losing orbit at many times (especially right after launch) BY DESIGN. This is so that malfunctioning satellites will deorbit quickly and not turn into long term space junk. The fact that hundreds have been lost this way is literally just SpaceX being responsible stewards of orbital space.
otter@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
Yea I think their comment is still relevant, because there are likely other ways that the starlink satellites have issues, but that deorbit design is a good one
Montagge@kbin.social 1 year ago
It's still a waste
redditclone@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Regardless, waste of money and time while people are starving in the US.
DoomBot5@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Ah yes, because SpaceX is in the business of producing and delivering food.