Concerns grow after spate of social media posts showing SpaceX Starlink satellites burning in the sky — we are currently seeing a ‘couple of satellite re-entries a day,’ says respected astrophysicist

Astrophysicists are raising concerns about the increasing risk of satellites falling to Earth due to overcrowded skies, with around 20,000 objects tracked orbiting the Earth, including 8,000 Starlink satellites from SpaceX. There are currently about 12,000 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), with plans for thousands more from companies like Amazon and nations like China. The risk of satellite debris is growing, prompting calls for global regulation and coordination to ensure safety. While the risk from Starlink satellites is currently low, there is a need to address potential issues like collisions and debris in space.