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SpaceX Calls for Satellite Coordination After Near-Miss

12/17/2025

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SpaceX accused CAS Space of failing to coordinate during a launch that brought a Chinese satellite within 200 meters of Starlink-6079.
SpaceX's Michael Nicolls, the VP of Engineering, called for better data sharing among satellite operators.
CAS Space defended its procedures and stated the incident occurred 48 hours after launch, urging closer U.S.–China collaboration.
The number of satellites raises concerns about orbital safety and the risk of Kessler syndrome.

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SpaceX accused CAS Space of failing to coordinate during a launch that brought a Chinese satellite within 200 meters of Starlink-6079.
SpaceX's Michael Nicolls, the VP of Engineering, called for better data sharing among satellite operators.
CAS Space defended its procedures and stated the incident occurred 48 hours after launch, urging closer U.S.–China collaboration.
The number of satellites raises concerns about orbital safety and the risk of Kessler syndrome.