Close Call: NASA and Russian Satellites Narrowly Avoid Collision in Orbit
TL;DR
Last week, NASA's TIMED spacecraft and a defunct Russian satellite came within 65 feet of each other, prompting concerns about a potential collision and significant debris generation. The non-maneuverable satellites were observed by NASA and satellite monitoring company LeoLabs, with the close call highlighting the risks posed by space debris. While the satellites will approach each other again, they are gradually moving apart in altitude, reducing the likelihood of a future collision.
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