SpaceX urges satellite operators to share ephemeris data

SpaceX said Starlink encountered conjunctions with about 650 maneuvering third-party satellites in 2026, with only half of operators sharing ephemeris data. The company called for sharing trajectory and maneuver information to enable timely avoidance.

• In 2026, conjunctions with ~650 maneuvering third-party satellites
• Only about half of operators share ephemeris data
• ~164,000 conjunctions within 4 hours after unannounced maneuvers in six months
• In August 2026, satellites passed within 134 meters