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- A recent study warns that, without collision-avoidance measures, a satellite collision could occur in as little as 2.8 days in low Earth orbit (LEO).
- The "CRASH Clock" shows this risk has shortened dramatically from 121 days in 2018.
- The space environment is fragile, with over 13,000 active satellites and 43,500 debris pieces in orbit.
- As launches continue, experts warn risk of collisions will rise and urge improved collision-avoidance strategies.
