Starlink Satellite Disintegrates in Orbit; Experts Warn of Growing Space Debris Risks

As SpaceX's Starlink constellation grows to over 10,000 satellites, the unexpected in-orbit breakup raises urgent questions about the reliability and safety of mega-constellations. The incident is particularly alarming given a similar disintegration occurred just months earlier, suggesting a possible systemic issue rather than a one-off anomaly. With ISS operations and critical missions like Artemis II underway, even debris events deemed 'low-risk' underscore the critical need for better space traffic management and satellite reliability.