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CRASH Clock Shows Collision Risk in Low-Earth Orbit Is Rising Fast
Key Takeaways
- Researchers say the CRASH Clock fell from 164 days in 2018 to 2.5 days in May 2026.
- The metric estimates how soon two satellites could come close enough to collide if all lost maneuvering ability.
- Growing megaconstellations and slow debris cataloging are tightening the safety margin in low-Earth orbit.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org