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SpaceX Starlink logs 355,000+ collision-avoidance maneuvers in a year as satellites dodge other objects almost weekly

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have executed more than 355,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers over the past year, with each satellite dodging other objects almost weekly. The frequency underscores the growing operational burden from nearby objects and the risk environment experts say could worsen.

Discovered 2026-07-15T05:14:12.048378-07:00 | 2026-07-15T05:14:12.048378-07:00

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  • Starlink’s reported 355,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in one year quantify how often large LEO constellations must react to conjunction risk.
  • The finding that each satellite is “dodging” almost weekly points to a sustained operational constraint for collision-avoidance planning, tracking, and maneuver budgets.
  • The article flags expert concern that the situation could deteriorate, highlighting near-term implications for LEO traffic governance and constellation operations.

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