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What are Starlink satellites?
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, a company founded by Elon Musk. These satellites orbit Earth and provide internet access, especially to remote areas. The mysterious lights seen over Glasgow were a train of these satellites, visible shortly after their launch, reflecting sunlight before they spread out into their operational orbits.
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