SpaceX VP Michael Nicolls called for improved data-sharing among satellite operators at the International Astronautical Congress, highlighting near-miss incidents involving Starlink. With over 11,000 Starlink satellites now in orbit and plans for a million more under the Starmind project, collision risks and space debris concerns are escalating alongside competing megaconstellations from Amazon and China.
Background
SpaceX's Starlink is the largest satellite constellation with over 11,000 active satellites, while Amazon, China, and SpaceX itself plan massive expansions that could strain orbital traffic management.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 9, 2026 at 05:37 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10