Tag: space situational awareness
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China's Space Debris Surge Threatens Low Earth Orbit Satellites
China's recent surge in space debris is alarming, with a staggering 51 spent rocket bodies abandoned in low Earth orbit (LEO) above 650 kilometers in just four years - a rate that's more than double the country's total from the previous five years. This reckless pace is cluttering LEO with long-lived debris, posing a significant threat to the growing number of satellites in this critical orbit.
Pakistan's Satellite Launches Expose Kashmir Theatre Ambitions
Pakistan just made a bold move in the Kashmir theatre with the launch of its PRSC-EO3 satellite, which boasts an unusual 38-degree orbital tilt - a strategic departure from its previous launches. This daring maneuver hints at the country's growing ambitions in the region.