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“China to Deploy Robot Thrusters”: Urgent Space Maneuver Strategy Revealed After Starlink Collision Near-Miss Raises Alarms
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China introduces robotic defense bots at the Tiangong space station to intercept and redirect threatening spacecraft. 🌌 The development highlights increasing militarization of space, challenging the peaceful exploration principles of the Outer Space Treaty. 📡 Similar technologies are being developed by DARPA and startups like Astroscale, focusing on space debris and
As international tensions rise, the implications of such technologies extend beyond national borders, potentially reshaping the future landscape of outer space operations. In late 2021, China filed a formal complaint with the United Nations after Tiangong had to perform evasive maneuvers twice due to the proximity of Starlink satellites. A graduate of NYU’s Journalism Institute, she investigates the stories shaping today’s world — from international affairs and scientific advances to cultural movements and health trends.
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