Starlink and Chinese Satellites Nearly Collide Again, Raising Concerns

A near-miss occurred on December 12 when a Starlink satellite narrowly avoided colliding with a Chinese-launched satellite launched just 48 hours earlier, highlighting the lack of an international space traffic management system. With the increasing number of satellites from companies like SpaceX and Amazon, the risk of space debris and collisions is rising, potentially leading to catastrophic chain reactions and debris falling to Earth, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated space traffic control.