Starlink satellites perform thousands of collision avoidance maneuvers weekly

SpaceX Starlink satellites are performing over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers annually, with each satellite dodging objects weekly. This surge in maneuvers, reported to the FCC, coincides with Starlink's rapid expansion and the increasing number of satellites in orbit, raising expert concerns about potential collisions. Experts warn that the sheer volume of maneuvers, even with low individual collision probabilities, creates an aggregate risk, and suggest mandatory disclosure of maneuver projections to regulators.