• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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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.