PALO ALTO, U.S. -- China on Tuesday accused the U.S. of ignoring international space law and urged Washington to act responsibly after two near-collisions this year between Beijing's new orbiting station and satellites launched by Elon Musk's exploration company SpaceX.
The U.S. should "take prompt measures to prevent such incidents from recurring, and act responsibly to safeguard the safety of in-orbit astronauts and the safe and steady operation of space facilities," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters.
