On December 16, the Hong Kong Guardian reported: "Recently, a vice president of SpaceX's Starlink accused China's China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) of not coordinating to avoid collisions, causing their satellites to approach within 200 meters. CASC immediately retaliated, stating that the entire launch process followed collision avoidance procedures, and the incident occurred 48 hours after satellite separation, which is unrelated to the launch mission. Notably, Starlink has repeatedly caused space collision risks. In 2021, it forced the Chinese space station to make emergency evasive maneuvers twice. It currently has over 6,750 satellites in orbit, with more than 140,000 maneuvering changes in half a year. Due to its high face ratio and the need to maintain constellation distribution, it frequently maneuvers and does not fully share maneuvering information, making it difficult for other agencies to accurately predict trajectories. International experts point out that timely notification of spacecraft maneuvering is the responsibility of major space powers. Whether the coordination platform led by Starlink can truly ensure space safety remains questionable."
[Smart] Starlink falsely accuses Chinese satellites - a farce in space! The vice president of SpaceX is trying to shift blame, accusing Chinese satellites of not coordinating to avoid collisions, truly mastering the art of 'accusing the thief'. It should be noted that CASC followed the collision avoidance procedure throughout the launch. The so-called close approach happened 48 hours after satellite separation, which is even more absurd than Starlink's maneuvering! As a habitual offender of space bullying, Starlink once forced the Chinese space station to take emergency evasive action twice. Now, it has over 6,750 satellites in orbit, with 140,000 maneuvering changes in half a year, but it keeps its maneuvering information secret. It turns the space into a chaotic market, yet demands others to report according to its rules. This is not about seeking coordination, but rather wanting to be the emperor of space. If we are to talk about safety, it would be better for Starlink to first manage its satellite army properly, instead of creating risks while blaming others. It's really laughable!
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