Starlink’s got company, and orbital overcrowding is a disaster waiting to happen
undefined 29, 2025
Amazon launched 27 Project Kuiper satellites on April 28, entering the race against SpaceX's Starlink and others to build massive satellite constellations. With thousands of satellites from Amazon, OneWeb, China’s Guowang and Qianfan projects, and more, concerns are rising over orbital overcrowding. ESA warns that if trends continue, nearly 50,000 objects over 10cm could be in low-Earth orbit by 2050, increasing collision risks and space debris.
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