SpaceX Wants Lower Orbit for More Than 2,800 Satellites
SpaceX wants FCC OK for 2,824 planned non-geostationary orbit satellites to operate at altitudes of 540 to 570 kilometers, instead of their approved 1,100 to 1,300 kilometers. In an International Bureau application filed Friday, it said the lower orbit would…
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help provide low-latency broadband, improve service in polar areas, and allow lower power levels in its constellation. Responding to astronomy community concerns about mega constellations (see 2001300051), SpaceX said it put an experimental darkening treatment on one orbiting satellite and is working on other mitigation efforts it plans to test in coming months.