Efektivitas Strategi Deorbit Mega Konstelasi Satelit Starlink Periode Tahun 2019 - 2025
Keywords:
Starlink, Active deorbit, Orbital decay, Mitigation, Space debrisAbstract
The growth of the Starlink satellite megaconstellation has led to a significant increase in the number of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), contributing to a higher risk of collisions and the accumulation of space debris. This research analyzes the active deorbit strategies implemented by SpaceX to manage the end of operational life of Starlink satellites. The analysis was conducted based on the orbital decay trends from various launch batches and compared against passive decay scenarios. The results show that the active deorbit strategy thru propulsion systems and controlled maneuvers has proven to be more effective in reducing orbital density, with an average deorbit of 137 satellites per year during the period 2019–2025. This is significantly higher than the theoretical passive estimate of 16 satellites per year. These findings indicate that the implementation of active deorbit strategies plays a crucial role in efforts to mitigate space debris and ensure the operational sustainability of satellites in LEO.
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