SpaceX runs the risk of creating space junk which could halt future space launches (Image: GETTY)
SpaceX successfully launched 60 satellites into orbit last week as part of their Starlink project which focuses on bringing high-speed internet to anyone around the world. The company hopes the so-called 'megaconstellation' will grow to include thousands of satellites in the coming years. But Elon Musk’s plans could be thwarted if a single satellite loses power and crashes into another.
Two satellites colliding would send pieces of junk flying through space.
The debris could then smash into another satellite setting off a chain reaction where satellites are obliterated.
Senior researcher T.S. Kelso said the issue must be dealt with immediately.
Dr Kelso told CNN: “We've got to figure out how to get a handle on this.
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