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SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink

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SpaceX executive Michael Nicolls urged satellite operators to share real-time location and trajectory data to prevent near-misses with Starlink. This recommendation was made at the International Astronautical Congress in Turkey on October 8, 2026, as part of a broader push to manage the growing number of megaconstellations. The Starlink constellation currently holds over 11,000 active satellites, representing approximately two-thirds of all spacecraft in low-Earth orbit, which complicates collision avoidance efforts. The article notes that while space has room for more megaconstellations, coordination is essential. The source is an unverified report from the International Astronautical Congress.

Key points

• SpaceX's Michael Nicolls, VP for Starlink and president of xAI, called for improved data-sharing among satellite operators to prevent near-misses with Starlink satellites.
• The Starlink constellation contains over 11,000 active satellites, which accounts for approximately two-thirds of all active spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.

Context and limitations

The briefing covers only the executive's statement at the International Astronautical Congress in Turkey on October 8, 2026. It does not include operational data, specific near-miss incidents, or the full scope of the data-sharing requirements proposed by SpaceX.

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