Technologies

Starlink Will Be Moving Thousands of Its Satellites for ‘Space Safety’ Reasons

Earth’s orbit is congested with satellites, making collisions and disruptions more and more likely.

Starlink said it will reduce the altitude of thousands of its internet-beaming satellites following a mishap with one and a near collision with others, a vivid reminder of how crowded — and dangerous — Earth’s orbit has become.

In a New Year’s Day post on X, Starlink engineering vice president Michael Nicholls said the company would begin «a significant reconfiguration of its satellite constellation» and lower the orbit of approximately 4,400 satellites, or nearly half its total of more than 9,000, from their current altitude of about 342 miles to about 298 miles.

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«Lowering the satellites results in condensing Starlink orbits, and will increase space safety in several ways,» Nicholls said, including by «reducing the aggregate likelihood of collision.»

A representative for Starlink did not immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.

Satellite internet has become an increasingly attractive alternative to terrestrial options for broadband access such as cable, fiber and DSL, especially in rural areas. It is most closely identified with Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but other providers include Hughesnet and Viasat. Those satellites are typically in low Earth orbit, in contrast with those like GPS satellites that are thousands of miles from the ground.

In early December, a Starlink satellite came within roughly 200 meters (656 feet) of a Chinese satellite Nicholls posted on X on Dec. 12. He said the Chinese satellite was one of nine deployed days earlier and blamed «lack of coordination between satellite operators,» citing negligence by the operators at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwestern China prior to the deployment of those nine satellites. «This needs to change,» he said in the post.

There are nearly 12,000 active satellites in orbit and thousands more that have stopped working. That number is expected to rise rapidly as SpaceX continues sending up Starlink satellites and as rival internet constellations get built out by projects such as Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) and China’s «Thousand Sails.»

Starlink’s announcement this week comes two weeks after one of its satellites «experienced an anomaly» and began «tumbling» toward Earth from its height of 260 miles. The company said the object will disintegrate when it hits the Earth’s atmosphere and also does not pose a danger to the International Space Station, which also flies in low Earth orbit.

In his X post this week, Nicholls also pointed to «solar minimum» as another reason to reduce the orbital altitude of its satellites. Solar minimum is the period of time when there is the least amount of solar activity — such as sunspots and solar flares — during the sun’s 11-year solar cycle. During this phase, satellites can last longer in space because there is less atmospheric density and thus less drag on the vehicle. But that also means more congestion for a longer span of time.

Nicholls said that the satellites’ «ballistic decay time» — that is, the time it takes a projectile to lose energy in its descent toward Earth — will decrease from 4-plus years to just a few months.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im