[Spirochete]

If the Russkie’s sat was defunct but still mobile, they could’ve arranged the meeting. As a test.

Of that I am certain. The chances of an accidental collision are remote, and ground controllers would've seen it coming long in advance.

[The Duke]

Of that I am certain. The chances of an accidental collision are remote,...

I totally agree. Imagine the probability of two rubber rafts colliding in the Atlantic Ocean, and then multiply that probability by at least a factor of 5.