Experts from LeoLabs have warned that two defunct satellites will narrowly avoid a collision this evening, while travelling at 32,800 mph. Worryingly, if the satellites do collide, they could create a field of ‘dangerous’ debris that could endanger nearby spacecraft. Measuring 3.6 x 3.2 x 2.1 metres, the satellite is roughly the same size as a truck. LeoLabs hopes tonight’s event will highlight the need for space agencies to safely remove satellites. It added: “Events like this highlight the need for responsible, timely deorbiting of satellites for space sustainability moving forward.

Source: Daily Mirror January 29, 2020 12:17 UTC