SpaceX's Starlink Satellites at Risk from Solar Activity and Deorbit Challenges
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The increasing number of satellites, especially Starlink's planned 42,000, raises concerns about space debris, environmental pollution from satellite reentry, and the risks of falling debris causing damage or casualties, highlighting the urgent need for better regulation and sustainable practices in space operations.
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