A stack of Starlink satellites being prepared for launch. A five percent failure rate for the first set of 60 satellite has heightened concerns that megaconstellations could leave hundreds of dead ...

The researchers noted that, in just more than five years, tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink service has launched more than 6,000 units that now make up 60 percent of all satellites.

In 2025, around 120 SpaceX Starlink satellites re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and burnt up upon descent. These artificial meteor showers, visible across the globe, have raised concerns about ...

The concerns revolve around the sheer scale of the future Starlink network. There are currently over 5,465 satellites orbiting the planet, meaning Starlink's second-generation constellation will ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Evidence is mounting of a need to perform an environmental review before approving SpaceX’s plans to add nearly 30,000 satellites to its Starlink constellation, satellite ...

In a bid to stymie SpaceX’s plan for a second-generation Starlink network, rival Viasat is pointing to environmental concerns and calling on the FCC to investigate. On Monday, Viasat urged the ...

Environment News: With 6,000 of the 8,100 objects currently in low Earth orbit belonging to Starlink, the environmental impact of these satellites is raising concerns a ...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday downplayed concerns of too many Starlink satellites orbiting Earth and causing pollution. What Happened: “A planet is not meant to look like this,” an X user ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Launching about twice per month, the SpaceX Starlink Internet constellation is at 900 satellites right now with several thousands more planned for future launches.