SpaceX, Starlink and Satellite Orbits

SpaceX: Lowering Starlink Satellite Orbits Reduces Impact on Astronomy
The company has been working with an observatory and the US National Science Foundation to study the effects of lowering its satellites to 350km (217 miles) versus 550km.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites from Florida
Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever deployed — and it's continuously growing, as today's planned launch demonstrates. There are currently more than 6,850 active Starlink spacecraft in LEO, according to satellite tracker and astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell.
In a first, next Starship mission to deploy 10 Starlink satellite mock-ups to space
After separation from the upper stage, the lower-stage booster will attempt to return to Starbase to land at its launch tower. The company achieved the feat during the fifth flight of Starship on Oct. 13 but was unable to repeat it on the sixth flight in November. That booster diverted to a water landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Coast
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Coast
SpaceX Tests Lower Starlink Orbit to Reduce Astronomy Photobombs
It used to be rare for an orbiting satellite to spoil astronomical observations, but the skies are much more crowded ever since SpaceX began launching its Starlink megaconstellation. The internet satellites regularly pop up in images,

Musk offers free Starlink terminals to affected LA areas

Elon Musk's Starlink deal with Italy raises security concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and ...
Amazon's Next Moonshot Is A Challenge To SpaceX' Starlink
Amazon’s satellite broadband initiative, Project Kuiper, shows huge potential. Find out why AMZN stock could thrive with a ...
Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
The Italian government is considering the purchase of satellite Internet services from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, and ...
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Telstra taps Starlink for direct-to-cell services
Australia’s Telstra is the latest telco to team up with SpaceX’s Starlink to offer satellite-to-smartphone servicesBut it’s ...
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Telstra and Starlink to test direct-to-cell capabilities in Australia
Telstra has announced a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to introduce Satellite-to-Mobile text messaging in Australia.
SpaceX sends up first Starlink mission of 2025
SpaceX on Monday launched a Falcon 9 rocket with its first Starlink mission of the new year, sending 24 satellites to ...
United Airlines plans Starlink's satellite internet for first flights in spring
The US airline prefers to use satellite internet. The use of Starlink will be free of charge for members of the frequent ...
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Starlink licensing: Pakistan mulls regulations to unlock satellite internet's full potential for national growth
As the country awaits the launch of the satellite-based internet provider Starlink, Minister of State for Information ...
Telstra moves to overtake Optus in race to plug into Musk’s Starlink
Telstra is hoping to steal a march on its rival, signing a new deal with SpaceX to connect its mobile customers to the ...