SpaceX intentionally burned up 260 Starlink satellites in the last six months, with hundreds more set to follow

SpaceX intentionally burned up 260 Starlink satellites in the last six months, with hundreds more set to follow

The process is deliberate. Starlink satellites are designed to have a lifespan of about five years and are then replaced with newer models. When a satellite reaches the end of its life and runs low on fuel, it uses what remains to lower its orbit and re-enter the atmosphere.