Starship could create more debris than an anti-satellite test if it explodes in orbit
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
SpaceX's Starship represents an unprecedented challenge for orbital safety. If a catastrophic failure occurs during flight operations, the resulting debris field could potentially exceed the impact of dedicated anti-satellite weapons tests. Space debris experts are raising critical concerns about collision risks and long-term environmental consequences of a full-scale rocket explosion in Earth orbit.
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Starship could create more debris than an anti-satellite test if it explodes in orbit
As SpaceX prepares for a test of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, experts note the risk of an in-flight incident.
