The FCC added that SpaceX claims “because all its satellites have propulsion and are maneuverable to prevent collisions, they are considered to pose zero risk to any other satellites in this orbital region,” as well as that the company says “operating satellites at the 550 km altitude will ensure a 100% success rate of post-mission disposal within 5 years, even assuming worst-case conditions.” SpaceX has been given approval for 1,584 of its internet-transmitting satellites to be launched into a lower orbit. After the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave the green light for the proposed 4,425-satellite Starlink constellation in early 2018, SpaceX modified its application to have some of the devices orbiting at roughly 550 km, rather than the initial height of 1,100-1,325 km. The FCC approved SpaceX’s request on June 26, 2018. The FCC has authorised the change thanks to the satellites' propulsion systems, which will allow them to avoid collisions.
SpaceX has been given approval for 1,584 of its internet-transmitting satellites to be launched into a lower orbit. After the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave the green light for the proposed 4,425-satellite Starlink constellation in early 2018, SpaceX modified its application to have some of the devices orbiting at roughly 550 km, rather than the initial height of 1,100-1,325 km. The FCC approved SpaceX’s request on June 26, 2018. The FCC has authorised the change thanks to the satellites' propulsion systems, which will allow them to avoid collisions.