Tag: conjunction avoidance
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Starlink to Reposition Thousands of Satellites for Space Safety
Starlink’s Bold Move for Space Safety In a move underscoring how crowded and potentially hazardous Earth orbit has become, Starlink says it will actively reposition thousands of its internet satellites. The plan aims to improve space safety in the wake of a spacecraft mishap and several near-collision scenarios that highlighted the rising risks of satellite…
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Satellite Operators Urge ITU to Improve Space Safety
Global Call for Better Coordination At the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney on Sept. 30, satellite operators pressed the International Telecommunication Union to help keep lines of communication open as close approaches between satellites raise space safety concerns. The core issue is not conflicts with rival constellations, but the lack of routine data sharing among…