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[–] gnate@lemmy.world 5 points 2 hours ago

Per the article, sometimes they burn up, sometimes they don't.

The big culprit I was remembering isn't Starlink, but SpaceX, with the debris being potentially lethal (over 6 feet, too heavy for one person to move.)

From the same professor: https://wlos.com/news/local/professor-spacexs-lack-of-accountability-for-space-debris-frustrating-nasa-samantha-lawlwer-university-of-regina-saskatchewan-canada

Musk's companies are notorious for lack of responsibility. At least Cards Against Humanity held they're get to the fire for a minute.