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Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

Tereza Pultarova
07 January 2024
10 min
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Current space traffic management is struggling with the growing number of satellites.

Summary

  1. SpaceX's Starlink: 25,000 collision avoidance manoeuvres in 6 months.
  2. Satellite fleets growing, including 40,000+ Starlink satellites.
  3. Collision concerns rise.
  4. Potential solutions: use operator data, advanced algorithms.
READ: Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

References

  • Media Check: Space.com - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
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