Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster
Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Here's what you need to know.
What’s Happening
So get this: Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks.
Satellites constantly weave past each other, burning fuel and making dozens of evasive maneuvers every year just to stay safe. (let that sink in)
A major solar storm could disable navigation and communications, turning that careful dance into chaos.
Why This Matters
This could have implications for future research in this area.
The scientific community tends to find developments like this significant.
The Bottom Line
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