• KSP Atlas@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Specifically i think starlink satellites do not have any boosting thrusters, the reason important LEO satellites like the ISS don’t burn up unless intended is due to those

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      1 year ago

      starlink satellites do not have any boosting thrusters

      Starlink satellites actually do have Hall-effect ion thrusters, and can raise and lower their their own orbits. Though like any spacecraft, they still have a finite amount of fuel and will eventually deorbit.