An Orbital House of Cards: Frequent Megaconstellation Close Conjunctions
Astrophysics > Earth and Planetary Astrophysics arXiv:2512.09643 (astro-ph) [Submitted on 10 Dec 2025] Title:An Orbital House of Cards: Frequent Megaconstellation Close Conjunctions Authors:Sarah Thiele, Skye R. Heiland, Aaron C. Boley, Samantha M. Lawler View a PDF of the paper titled An Orbital House of Cards: Frequent Megaconstellation Close Conjunctions, by Sarah Thiele and 3 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:The number of objects in orbit is rapidly increasing, primarily driven by the launch of megaconstellations, an approach to satellite constellation design that involves large numbers of satellites paired with their rapid launch and disposal. While satellites provide many benefits to society, their use comes with challenges, including the growth of…
