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China’s Space Station Gets a DIY Safety Upgrade

Imagine living in a high-rise, but instead of worrying about noisy neighbors, you’re dodging space junk flying at bullet speed. That’s the reality for China’s Tiangong space station crew, who just installed new armor to keep themselves safe from debris and even nosy satellites. The big takeaway? As space gets more crowded, expect more stations to beef up their defenses—think of it as the ultimate home security system, but in orbit. #Business #Industry #SpaceSafety

EXPERTS ISSUE WARNING AFTER NEAR-MISS INVOLVING ELON MUSK’S STARLINK SATELLITES 🚀⚠️ Space safety experts are raising alarms after a recent near-collision in low Earth orbit involving SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, warning the incident came close to triggering a potentially catastrophic debris event. Reports indicate a newly deployed satellite passed dangerously close to an existing Starlink satellite, highlighting growing concerns over orbital congestion, limited coordination between satellite operators, and gaps in real-time tracking and data sharing. Experts warn that as thousands of satellites continue to be launched, even a single collision could create cascading debris that threatens spacecraft, communications systems, and future missions. 🎥 Source: Space.com / SpaceX #BreakingNews #Starlink #SpaceSafety #SpaceDebris #OrbitalRisk