SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink

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What happened

"These led to conjunctions of tens of meters to hundreds of meters.

Way too close to comfort."…

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:37:32 UTC.

Why it matters

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