Reply to post: Re: Why is Starlink special?

SpaceX upgrades Starlink to reflect less light, can't launch without its Starship

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Re: Why is Starlink special?

1) there are *lots* of them.

2) they're in low orbits.

3) they get launched in batches and raise their orbits slowly (giving characteristic "trains" of 20 satellites)

4) Musk is a controversial dude who draws attention to himself and his associated projects.

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