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Will the technique of mapping Earth's upper atmosphere using orbital data from Starlink satellites be officially adopted or tested by NASA, ESA, or JAXA in an operational program by February 2027?
In August 2026, researchers at Kyoto University published a study demonstrating that orbital data from ~1,200 Starlink satellites… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: February 13, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
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In August 2026, researchers at Kyoto University published a study demonstrating that orbital data from ~1,200 Starlink satellites allow mapping of atmospheric density variations at ~500 km altitude, a method potentially useful for the safety of congested orbits.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução por anúncio oficial publicado no site de NASA (nasa.gov), ESA (esa.int) ou JAXA (jaxa.jp) confirmando programa operacional ou contrato de pesquisa baseado na técnica de mapeamento atmosférico com dados Starlink descrita no estudo da Universidade de Kyoto (agosto de 2026).
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