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SpaceX reported several close calls between its Starlink satellites and other spacecraft, describing conjunctions of tens to hundreds of meters as 'way too close to comfort.' The company is calling for improved coordination mechanisms among satellite operators to prevent collisions in increasingly crowded orbits. The warning underscores growing concerns about orbital congestion as mega-constellations like Starlink expand, and comes amid wider industry debate over space traffic management rules.
Sources:Ars Technica