Space Collision Alerts
The outdated technology used to track satellites relies on a 1990s computer system that sends basic email alerts about potential collisions. Despite the predictability of satellite movements, the current method of communication has proven unreliable, as evidenced by a recent near-collision incident involving a European satellite and SpaceX's Starlink. Experts express concern that with the increasing number of satellites, the existing system is insufficient for future needs.In this clip
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