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by thomersch_ 2483 days ago
Just a few months ago SpaceX fanboys were telling us those satellites were no problem, because "space is so large". The problem is, they’re operated by overworked, delusional people.

People are going to die, because hype is more fun than security.

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People are going to die from satellite collisions?
Probably because the created debris would be practically impossible to clean up later, and if we ever have consumer space travel, that debris might pose a significant risk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heESAW2addo

Yes, but it won't be rich people, and if they're not rich, are they even really people? It makes you think.
When I think of non-rich people, I don't really think of them being in orbit.