New 'CRASH Clock' Warns of 2.8-Day Window Before Satellite Collision
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A new study introduces the CRASH clock, indicating a 2.8-day window before a likely catastrophic collision in low-Earth orbit due to increasing satellite congestion, especially from Starlink, raising concerns about potential Kessler syndrome and the need for immediate action to prevent space debris chaos.
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