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SpaceX didn't move sat out of impending smash doom because it 'didn't see ESA's messages'

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Re: correct me 'cause i am sure i am wrong

If you are traveling in the same *circular* orbit you will be traveling at the same speed, but if at least one orbit is elliptical the speeds can be different and an overtaking collison is possible.

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