Space), NASA’s head of Space Sustainability indicated that something extraordinary took place. “[W]e had a little celebration,” he remarked. “For the first time, the Chinese National Space Agency contacted us and stated, ‘We’re observing a conjunction between our satellites. We advise you to remain in position. We will manage the maneuver.’
This level of collaboration has never occurred previously, and the timing is incredibly important. Both countries are deploying satellites into orbit by the hundreds at present, quickly filling low Earth orbit. As the sky becomes increasingly congested, learning to share the space is crucial.
