Editorial: El País

• The largest solar storm in 20 years took place in May, displacing 5,000 satellites and temporarily disabling Earth's low orbit security systems.
• Solar storms amplify the 'solar wind', a flow of protons and electrons resulting in amazing Northern Lights displays and atmospheric heating, which causes satellites to lose altitude.
• There are currently around 10,000 active satellites, a substantial increase from 850 active satellites in 2003.
• Current surveillance systems are not equipped to handle large-scale satellite migration towards Earth.
• Elon Musk's Starlink satellites have automatic systems that, in situations of altitude loss, can cause unexpected movements in the satellites.

Conclusion: Although the situation is not alarming, it does call for a review of current regulations on orbital traffic. Space agencies and industry companies must consider proactive measures, like systems resistant to solar storms, to prevent collisions in the future.

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