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SpaceX reports 260 Starlink satellites burned up in atmosphere over six-month period

260 Starlink Satellites Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere As More Head for Fiery Ends

Michael Kan

2d ago

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PCMag260 Starlink Satellites Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere As More Head for Fiery Endspcmag.com

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The rate of Starlink satellite disposals between December 2025 and May 2026 increased slightly from the previous six months, according to a SpaceX report submitted to the FCC. The number of Starlink satellites intentionally incinerated in Earth's orbit seems to be ticking upward once again, with another 260 satellites burning up upon re-entry in recent months. The satellites re-entered the atmosphere between December 2025 and May 2026, according to a semi-annual report SpaceX

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