Michael Nichols, vice president of Starlink Engineering at the space exploration technology company, said on Thursday that Starlink will begin the adjustment of the satellite constellation in 2026 to reduce all satellites in orbit at an altitude of about 550 kilometers to an altitude of 480 kilometers. The company's move is aimed at improving the level of space safety by reducing satellite orbits.

Michael Nichols, vice president of Starlink Engineering at the space exploration technology company, said on Thursday that Starlink will begin the adjustment of the satellite constellation in 2026 to reduce all satellites in orbit at an altitude of about 550 kilometers to an altitude of 480 kilometers. The company's move is aimed at improving the level of space safety by reducing satellite orbits.