SpaceX's Starlink satellites made over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers over the past year, with each satellite now dodging other objects almost weekly.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2h 31m ago

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Why

The increasing number of satellites and space debris creates a high risk of collisions.

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The high frequency of collision avoidance maneuvers indicates a growing risk of orbital debris and potential satellite collisions, impacting space operations and future launches.

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