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Starlink Satellite Fragments After On-Orbit Anomaly; SpaceX Reports No New Risk

Radar sightings of tens of fragments are prompting new scrutiny of Starlink’s design.

FCC Chair Rebukes Amazon Over SpaceX’s One‑Million‑Satellite Plan

Repaired Shenzhou-20 Lands Empty in Inner Mongolia

SpaceX to Lower Orbits of 4,400 Starlink Satellites in 2026 for Safety

Starlink Says Chinese Payload Passed 200 Meters From Its Satellite, Spurring Calls for Data Sharing

ESA’s CREAM System Advances to Pilot Testing Ahead of In-Orbit Trials