I know that the Starlink birds deploy at a relatively low altitude, then climb to service height under their own power, so they deorbit quite fast if they’re DOA.
My impression was the five year figure is without the satellite boosting it’s orbit, but I could be wrong.
I know that the Starlink birds deploy at a relatively low altitude, then climb to service height under their own power, so they deorbit quite fast if they’re DOA.
My impression was the five year figure is without the satellite boosting it’s orbit, but I could be wrong.
Do yours have their own engine?