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China's Satellite Surge Raises Alarms Over Space Debris

4/8/2025

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China's ambitious plans to deploy over 10,000 satellites through its Guowang and Qianfan constellations have sparked alarm over potential space debris. With spent rocket stages lingering in low Earth orbit for over a century, experts label these practices as "irresponsible," warning of heightened collision risks that could jeopardize future space missions.

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China's ambitious plans to deploy over 10,000 satellites through its Guowang and Qianfan constellations have sparked alarm over potential space debris. With spent rocket stages lingering in low Earth orbit for over a century, experts label these practices as "irresponsible," warning of heightened collision risks that could jeopardize future space missions.