In some news...

[lynx_vilnensis]

As impossible as it could be, the reality has once again proved, that if something could happen, it will. On Feb. 10 two satellites collided at altitude of approximately 800 kms over Siberia. Several anti-satellite tests not counting, this is the first such event for two non-manoeuvring Earth-orbiting bodies ("Космос-2251" has no propulsion and has

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[dimonas_ua]

Да, вот... На низких орбитах уже совсем тесно стало.

[jolbars]

Wow, that's the first satellite collision in history!

[dimonas_ua]

Not first. But "is the first such event for two non-manoeuvring Earth-orbiting bodies"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_debris