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   Message 105,892 of 106,651   
   David Spain to David Spain   
   Re: Managing fleet of Starlink satellite   
   05 Nov 22 17:51:38   
   
   From: nospam@127.0.0.1   
      
   On 2022-11-05 5:41 PM, David Spain wrote:   
   > I'd guess the same one they are using now. Which is to continue   
   > launching sat "trains" that place satellites is specific planes at   
   > launch and the uses the on-board propulsion to do the spacing. Takes   
   > less delta-V and thus reduces the amount of propellant needed, insuring   
   > a longer on-orbit life.   
      
   The reason I mention 'trains' is if consult the Starlink tracker website   
   I previously mentioned, you'll often see "new" satellites in a 300km or   
   so 'parking' orbit and very tightly spaced. No coverage circles are   
   usually associated with these satellites so I presume they are not yet   
   in-service. They are clearly co-orbiting in the same plane.   
      
   David   
      
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