Starlink Satellite Burns Up Over Netherlands | Amsterdam News

A dazzling fireball streaked across the Dutch sky Friday night — not a meteor, but a Starlink satellite from SpaceX, burning up as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. Witnesses from Amsterdam to Texel captured the spectacle, with experts confirming it was Starlink 1541, breaking apart between 50-90 km up. Astronomers noted the brightness correlates with size, and while most likely disintegrated, any surviving fragments may have landed in Germany or Eastern Europe. The satellite network, already controversial for its role in Ukraine and Iran, continues to draw ire from astronomers who say it’s crowding space and ruining the night sky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b085999108070e3