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2.8 Days to Disaster: Scientists Warn Low Earth Orbit Could Suddenly Collapse

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2.8 Days to Disaster: Scientists Warn Low Earth Orbit Could Suddenly Collapse
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A new study warns that if satellite operators suddenly lose control during a major disruption, a catastrophic collision in orbit could happen in as little as 2.8 days. A major solar storm does not need to smash satellites apart directly to create a crisis in orbit. It may only need to interrupt the tracking, commands, [...]

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