Chinese Spacecraft Nearly Collides with Starlink Satellite, SpaceX Reports
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A Chinese Kinetica 1 satellite nearly collided with a Starlink satellite in low-Earth orbit, highlighting the urgent need for better coordination among satellite operators to prevent space collisions as orbit becomes increasingly crowded, raising concerns about the potential for Kessler syndrome.
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