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SpaceX urges better orbital coordination after Starlink near-misses
Original: SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink
SpaceX is calling for improved coordination among satellite operators after reporting near-miss encounters involving its Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit. The company, which operates by far the largest constellation, argues that as more spacecraft are launched, clearer communication and traffic management rules are needed to avoid collisions. The appeal renews debate over who is responsible for keeping orbit safe as commercial space activity accelerates.
Why now: Rising congestion in low Earth orbit and recent close approaches involving the largest satellite constellation have raised safety concerns.
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