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New 'CRASH Clock' Warns of 2.8-Day Window Before Satellite Collision

Originally Published 26 days ago — by Gizmodo

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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Chinese Spacecraft Nearly Collides with Starlink Satellite, SpaceX Reports

Originally Published 27 days ago — by Gizmodo

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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