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SpaceX Deorbits 260 Starlink Satellites, No Cause for Alarm
SpaceX is deorbiting 260 Starlink satellites due to a design flaw, but the process is safe and controlled. The satellites will burn up in the atmosphere, posing no collision risk. Scientists are studying the environmental impact of frequent deorbits on the upper atmosphere.
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While the deorbit is routine, the scale highlights the need for more research on satellite reentry pollution.
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