Elon Musk's Starlink plans to lower its satellite constellation's orbit to approximately 480 km from the current 550 km throughout 2026. This move aims to enhance space safety by reducing risks from debris and collisions in Earth's increasingly crowded orbit. The company stated this will compress Starlink's operating zone into less congested altitudes. The announcement follows a recent incident where a Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly, generating debris and losing communication.