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  Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road 

 Trying to avoid satellite collisions in orbit increases the risk of future collisions in the aftermath of each avoidance maneuver, researchers have round. 

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https://www.space.com/satellites-collision-avoidance-maneuvers-increase-collision-risk