Three leading European aerospace groups announced Thursday a plan to merge their satellite operations to create a powerhouse for competing in particular against Elon Musk's Starlink internet system.
  • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
    111·
    12 days ago

    Kessler syndrome, let’s go!

    To be fair, Musk and the US needs a sane European competitor, but we are just getting closer and closer to a Kessler syndrome as we a running faster and faster toward it.

    • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
      41·
      11 days ago

      SpaceX began launching Starlink satellites in 2019. As of May 2025, the constellation consists of over 7,600 mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO)[10] that communicate with designated ground transceivers. Starlink comprises 65% of all active satellites.[11] Nearly 12,000 satellites are planned, with a possible later extension to 34,400.

      … and you’re worried about 300 from Europe?