US actions threaten the lives of Chinese astronauts, Beijing said.
China accused the Americans of irresponsible behavior in space after two accidents with Ilon Musk's SpaceX Corporation satellites.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Starlink satellites pose a great danger to the lives of astronauts. The diplomat urged the United States to act more responsibly in space, reports The Guardian.
The report specifies that the question is about the incidents that occurred in July and October 2021, when the Starlink satellites approached the Chinese space station Tiangong, forcing the latter to maneuver.