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chrisco255 on March 25, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Real-time map of every Starlink satellite in orbit

The map makes these things appear much larger than they are at scale. There is a massive amount of space out there.

globular-toast on March 25, 2024 [–]

That's what they said about IPv4 addresses. But this time there isn't even the possibility of an IPv6-like upgrade.

jdminhbg on March 25, 2024 | [–]

What? Of course there is. Starlink satellites have a five year lifespan before they deorbit, and can be commanded to do so earlier if there’s an issue.

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