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SpaceX is dominating orbit with its Starlink satellites, making the risk of space traffic collision a serious hazard, industry experts say – Business Insider Australia

Elon Musk’s company is heightening the risk of collisions between space objects by putting more satellites in orbit, space industry experts say.

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  • SpaceX Starlink satellites have taken over the lower Earth orbit, experts told Insider.
  • There are apparently 1,300 Starlink satellites in lower orbit and 300 from other entities.
  • “We’re not at the end of the world yet but it’s a serious situation,” another space researcher said.
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SpaceX is rapidly deploying its Starlink internet network across the globe with rocket launches happening on a monthly basis.
By rapidly adding to the number of satellites in orbit,…

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