The sky is full of satellites, and they’re central to modern life. The internet, GPS, and telecommunications all rely on the massive hunks of metal that are constantly orbiting the earth at thousands of miles per hour. More are being added every year, with Elon Musk’s Starlink alone claiming to have over 6,000 active satellites as of early 2024. But as with everything else, a satellite has a service life. After a set number of years, each satellite will
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