China says SpaceX satellites are trying to hit its space station

China reported to the UN that its space station had to maneuver twice to avoid collisions with SpaceX's Starlink satellites. This incident follows China's 2007 satellite destruction, which created space debris. Experts note China's role in space collision risks and find it unusual for a country to file a complaint via an informational bulletin to the UN.

What prompted China to maneuver its space station in 2021?

• To conduct a spacewalk

• To test new space technology

• To observe a rare astronomical event

• To avoid a collision with SpaceX's Starlink satellites

What did China request from the US regarding the Starlink incident?

• To provide financial compensation

• To launch more satellites

• To collaborate on a new space mission

• To take responsibility for the incident

What was the consequence of China's 2007 missile test?

• It resulted in a successful satellite launch

• It led to a new space treaty

• It improved satellite communication

• It created a large amount of space debris

Who commented on China's role in creating space collision risks?

• Stephen Hawking

• Jonathan McDowell

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

• Elon Musk

How did China communicate its complaint about the Starlink incident to the UN?

• Through an informational bulletin

• Via a press conference

• By sending a diplomatic envoy

• Through a public protest