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Re:SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for s... by ViewTrick1002 on Thursday January 22, 2026 @08:53AM (#46719258)
No worries. I think I could have been more precise in my wording. :)

My comment is based on the hunch concerning physical calculations and interactions from an engineering physics degree and way to many hours in kerbal space program a decade ago.

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Re:SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for s... by goku12 on Thursday January 22, 2026 @11:30AM (#46721460)
Thanks! I figured that you had a reasonable understanding in this subject. But I still couldn't help just laying it out. I have some background too - as a professional.
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