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		verdverm 40 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A second Starlink satellite exploded in orbit If it were a collision, it would be far more noteworthy and likely in the title

heyitsmedotjayb 39 days ago [–]

why would it be more noteworthy?

verdverm 39 days ago | [–]

It would involve a failure in coordination, observation, or management of orbits. These things make adjustments more often than people realize (aiui)

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