2.8 Days to Disaster: Low Earth Orbit Could Collapse Without Warning

Satellite mega-constellations operate in an increasingly unstable orbital environment, with constant close encounters requiring precise control. New research suggests that a strong solar storm could quickly push this delicate system toward a major collision. A new analysis suggests modern satellite networks could suffer catastrophic collisions within days of losing control during a major solar storm. More

(Source: SciTechDaily - Jan 23)