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There already was this story of a $bn research satellite having to dodge a throwaway SoaceX satellite. Real issue is accountability and the difference in risk a

There already was this story of a $bn research satellite having to dodge a throwaway SoaceX satellite. Real issue is accountability and the difference in risk and cost - SpaceX should pay for the reduced lifetime of this satellite (as it costs fuel to change height). https://www.esa.int/Safety_Security/ESA_spacecraft_dodges_large_constellation https://www.esa.int/Safety_Security/ESA_spacecraft_dodges_la... With many more satellites on the way there will be more such stories.

Isinlor 6y ago
Collision avoidance is standard practice in the satellite industry. Here is Iridium CEO: https://twitter.com/IridiumBoss/status/1168582141128650753 https://twitter.com/IridiumBoss/status/1168582141128650753 BTW - Satellite operators (including governments) are currently the only customers of SpaceX. Their interests are SpaceX interests.