A render of a SpaceX Starlink satellite in orbit. SpaceX has asked to fly 2,824 Starlink satellites at a lower orbit than initially planned. Photo: Handout
Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves closer to approval for Starlink satellites to fly at lower orbit
- SpaceX has asked to fly 2,824 Starlink satellites at a lower orbit, an altitude of roughly 540 to 570 kilometres
- A lower orbit allows quicker satellite internet service because the signal does not travel as far
A render of a SpaceX Starlink satellite in orbit. SpaceX has asked to fly 2,824 Starlink satellites at a lower orbit than initially planned. Photo: Handout
