SpaceX Starlink satellite suffers mysterious ‘anomaly’ in orbit
www.scientificamerican.com
Elon Musk’s space Internet company said this satellite, which appears to have blown to pieces, did not appear to pose a risk to the ISS or the upcoming NASA moon mission
  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
    11·
    9 days ago

    Yes, but collisions can always accelerate parts and new debris, bringing them to a higher orbit.

    • turmacar@lemmy.world
      81·
      9 days ago

      But a more eccentric one, no collision is going to waive away orbital mechanics.