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Chinese Space Station Dodges ‘Close Encounters’ With Elon Musk’s Satellites—Twice

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In a letter to the United Nations, the Chinese claimed that were it not for their quick, orbital maneuvering, the crafts could have collided.

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In a note to the United Nations sent earlier this month, China has reported that its space station, the CSS Tiangong, has been forced to dodge Elon Musk’s satellites—twice.

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