Vivienne Machi June 29, 2026 Concerns about on-orbit collisions are rising as more—and increasingly maneuverable—satellites come online. Credit: Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The space industry is rapidly approaching a point where tracking satellites is no longer enough. As orbital activity accelerates and spacecraft become increasingly maneuverable, governments and commercial operators are facing a defining question: Who will manage traffic in space before a major...