"Close Call: NASA Stunned as Russian Spacecraft Nearly Collides with Satellite"
NASA expressed shock at the close call between a defunct Russian spy satellite and a NASA satellite, highlighting the potential risk to human lives and the generation of dangerous debris. With over 10,000 satellites orbiting Earth and plans for exponential growth, the issue of space debris and collision avoidance has become increasingly critical. NASA has launched a Space Sustainability Strategy to better monitor satellites and debris, aiming to prevent catastrophic collisions and the potential activation of Kessler Syndrome. The agency plans to invest in detection, tracking, and collision avoidance, while also warning of potential damage to astronomy. Additionally, several companies are working on technology to catch and bring down dead satellites.
