Starlink China Near Collision: Orbital Risk

Starlink says China nearly hit its satellite. SpaceX claims a Chinese rocket launch

deployed satellites without coordination. One of them passed within just 200 meters of

an active Starlink satellite. Starlink engineering VP Michael Nicolls says there was no

deconfliction before the launch. The close call happened at 560 kilometers above Earth.

As space fills up fast, a single misstep could trigger debris and chain reactions

that knock out satellites worldwide. Follow for fast updates on the space race and

orbital risks.