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China Tracks 1,400 Starlink Satellites in 12 Hours

1/21/2025

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In a remarkable feat, Chinese scientists monitored 1,400 of Elon Musk's Starlink satellites in just 12 hours, utilizing 99 advanced laser-equipped satellites. This significant achievement sparks military and scientific worries, especially about space debris and the challenges of astronomical observations, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced global monitoring in our increasingly congested skies.

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In a remarkable feat, Chinese scientists monitored 1,400 of Elon Musk's Starlink satellites in just 12 hours, utilizing 99 advanced laser-equipped satellites. This significant achievement sparks military and scientific worries, especially about space debris and the challenges of astronomical observations, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced global monitoring in our increasingly congested skies.