Space scientists have long warned of an apocalyptic scenario: the collision of two satellites in Earth’s orbit, creating space debris that triggers a domino effect of further collisions, potentially rendering low Earth orbit unusable. This model of a chain reaction of satellite collisions was proposed as far back as 1978 by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, and … Continue reading China Threat Pushes Starlink Down? Musk Slashes 4400 Satellites, 70 Km After Near-Collision With Chinese Satellites