Starlink is the name of a satellite network developed by the private space company SpaceX to provide cheap internet in remote locations. Eventually, SpaceX hopes to have up to 42,000 satellites in this so-called mega constellation.
Some scientists worry that the amount of metal that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere when old satellites are orbited could cause unexpected changes in the planet’s climate. In this video, we have explained what Elon Musk’s 42000 satellites could do to earth.