1 million ground stations in place that will connect to the satellite network, according to a document the company submitted to US regulators. Of the 60 satellites launched in May, only three malfunctioned and were unable to communicate with the ground, a SpaceX spokesperson said Friday. Those devices will be left to float around aimlessly until the Earth's gravity can slowly drag them back out of orbit, which could take as long as five years. Two other satellites will be directed to intentionally dive back toward Earth to "simulate an end of life disposal." SpaceX wants its functioning satellites to save enough fuel for the journey home after they finish their business in space, and this pair of satellites will test out the method for doing that. Purposely taking satellites out of orbit is part of SpaceX's plan to ensure its satellites don't contribute to the