Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:38am on 15 Oct 2025,Wednesday Science
Scientists are raising alarms as Starlink satellites increasingly fall back to Earth, with one to two re-entries daily they are potentially rising to five amid expanding satellite constellations from SpaceX, Amazon, and China. Over 8,000 Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth, with projections nearing 50,000 total in low-Earth orbit. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell warns this surge risks triggering Kessler syndrome, a chain reaction of space debris collisions that could render parts of orbit unusable. The ongoing solar maximum worsens decay, as solar flares expand Earth’s atmosphere, dragging satellites down. While Starlink has revolutionized connectivity, experts stress urgent global coordination to manage orbital congestion and prevent catastrophic debris escalation. (PC: X & NDTV)
