SciTechDaily April 28, 2026 • 17:45

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

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

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 new study suggests that modern satellite networks may be far more fragile than they appear, with the risk of orbital collisions rising sharply if control systems are disrupted. Credit: Shutterstock… [+6252 chars]

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