SpaceX signed a contract with NASA to actively avoid Starlink satellites when approaching the spacecraft. According to news on April 19, the space exploration technology company SpaceX recently reached an agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If the company s Starlink Internet satellites get too close to the International Space Station or other NASA spacecraft, these satellites will actively maneuver. NASA officials said the Space Act agreement signed on March 18 will help maintain and improve space safety. So far, SpaceX has launched more than 1,400 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit. After launching the Starlink Internet satellite for the first time in 2019, SpaceX has adjusted the satellite design several times to reduce the satellite's reflection of sunlight, allowing satellites in orbit to communicate with each other and even maneuver when necessary. NASA Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk said in a statement: As commercial companies launch more and more satellites, it is critical to strengthen communication, exchange data, and set best practices so that a safe space environment can be maintained. In 2020, the International Space Station had to adjust its established orbit multiple times to avoid possible collisions. This kind of mission requires coordination among multiple parties. As the number of satellites in orbit increases, so does the likelihood of collisions in space. SpaceX has long emphasized that Starlink Internet satellites are equipped with automatic obstacle avoidance functions that can help on-orbit spacecraft change positions. NASA hopes that by signing such a new agreement, if the spacecraft gets too close again, the Starlink Internet satellite will actively avoid it. The agreement also requires SpaceX to notify NASA at least one week in advance each time it launches a Starlink Internet satellite to determine whether the launch mission will cause any possible collision issues. SpaceX also agreed that the initial orbit of its Starlink Internet satellite after launch will be at least 5 kilometers away from the International Space Station or other NASA spacecraft. The agreement stated: NASA has agreed not to proactively maneuver when the spacecraft is approaching, so as to avoid careless operations by both parties. NASA spacecraft operations will mainly rely on the active avoidance of Starlink Internet satellites. Unless otherwise notified by SpaceX, NASA spacecraft will maintain its established orbit. In addition, the cooperation between the two parties also includes further reducing the brightness of Starlink Internet satellites. SpaceX currently installs a special visor on its Starlink Internet satellites that reduces the brightness of the spacecraft, but the agreement allows both parties to further share more information. SpaceX isn't the only company looking to build internet services in space. OneWeb, Telstar and Amazon all have their own satellite internet plans. On March 30, a Starlink Internet satellite and a OneWeb satellite passed by each other during operation. Fortunately, the two companies coordinated with each other and OneWeb took the initiative to maneuver its satellite. With the number of satellites in space rapidly increasing, this kind of cooperation may well be the key to avoiding collisions