US EditionSpacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says
The 200-meter close approach highlights risks from uncoordinated satellite operations; Starlink conducted about 145,000 avoidance maneuvers in early 2025, SpaceX said.
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"Risk of Collision Increasing Every Day": Spacex Warns of Chinese Satellite 200 Meters From Starlink
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company, is sounding the alarm after a Chinese satellite flew close to a Starlink satellite yesterday. "The risk of collisions in space is increasing every day, and the greatest danger comes from a lack of cooperation," the company warns. According to aerospace engineer Stijn Ilsen, it's mainly a PR stunt by SpaceX to make itself look good.
Starlink Dodges Catastrophic Collision with Chinese Rocket!
A recent incident involving a Chinese spacecraft and a Starlink satellite highlights growing concerns over the safety of Earth’s crowded orbit. The close encounter occurred when one of the satellites launched aboard a Kinetica 1 rocket on December 9, 2025, almost collided with SpaceX’s Starlink-6079. This near-miss underscores the critical need for better coordination between satellite operators to prevent potential disasters in the increasingly…
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