# A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions

A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions

via [Ars Technica (Space)](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/there-are-now-17000-satellites-in-orbit-and-growing-should-we-be-concerned/)

A new report from Europe raises concerns about orbital collisions, highlighting the risk of a cascading series of collisions in space. This is a crucial issue for sky-watchers to care about, as a cluttered orbit could impact the quality of astronomical observations and the safety of satellites used for stargazing and astronomy. Sky-watchers should be aware of the potential for increased satellite debris in orbit, which could affect the visibility of meteor showers and other celestial events.

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