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fromNature

Cleaning up space: how satellites and telescopes can live together

Satellites enable global communication but significantly hinder astronomers' observations of the cosmos.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably': has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

The growing number of satellites raises concerns over space debris and the need for updated regulations to ensure safer space operations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking this week

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this spring with an expected six meteors per hour.

fromNature

Cleaning up space: how satellites and telescopes can live together

Satellites enable global communication but significantly hinder astronomers' observations of the cosmos.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably': has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?

The growing number of satellites raises concerns over space debris and the need for updated regulations to ensure safer space operations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking this week

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this spring with an expected six meteors per hour.

Boeing Satellite Exploded Into at Least 500 Pieces of Debris

A Intelsat satellite exploded, creating around 500 pieces of debris in geostationary orbit, raising concerns about satellite collisions.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it? DW 04/02/2025

ESA warns that space junk collisions threaten satellite services vital for navigation, communications, and Earth monitoring.

Science

Boeing Satellite Exploded Into at Least 500 Pieces of Debris

A Intelsat satellite exploded, creating around 500 pieces of debris in geostationary orbit, raising concerns about satellite collisions.

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it? DW 04/02/2025

ESA warns that space junk collisions threaten satellite services vital for navigation, communications, and Earth monitoring.

Startup Working on Spacecraft Designed to Eat Dead Satellites for Fuel

Magdrive's satellite propulsion system could revolutionize space travel by utilizing solid metal as fuel, combining the benefits of chemical and electric propulsion.

9 months ago

Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock

A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.

Startup companies

Startup Working on Spacecraft Designed to Eat Dead Satellites for Fuel

Magdrive's satellite propulsion system could revolutionize space travel by utilizing solid metal as fuel, combining the benefits of chemical and electric propulsion.

9 months ago

Expensive Space Telescope Damaged by Small Space Rock

A $800 million space telescope, Gaia, was damaged by tiny space debris, impacting sensors and protective cover. Challenges persist despite efforts to mitigate failures.

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Eerie video of Starship falling from space in flames shows why Florida planes were briefly grounded

SpaceX's eighth Starship launch ended in explosion and created a space-debris hazard, impacting air traffic in southern Florida.

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fromFast Company

SpaceX's Starship explodes again, with wreckage seen from Florida

SpaceX's recent test of the Starship rocket ended in failure with a loss of contact and disintegration shortly after launch.

Canada news

SpaceX Pays for Rocket Parts That Fell to Farm of Canadian, Who Vows to Use Money to Pay for Hockey Rink

Farmer sold SpaceX debris for town rink fundraising.

Science

Musk agrees Starlink orbit traffic jam a 'silly narrative'

Musk supports the view that an increased number of satellites won't lead to traffic issues in orbit.

fromBusiness Insider

Eerie video of Starship falling from space in flames shows why Florida planes were briefly grounded

SpaceX's eighth Starship launch ended in explosion and created a space-debris hazard, impacting air traffic in southern Florida.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

SpaceX's Starship explodes again, with wreckage seen from Florida

SpaceX's recent test of the Starship rocket ended in failure with a loss of contact and disintegration shortly after launch.

Canada news

SpaceX Pays for Rocket Parts That Fell to Farm of Canadian, Who Vows to Use Money to Pay for Hockey Rink

Farmer sold SpaceX debris for town rink fundraising.

Science

Musk agrees Starlink orbit traffic jam a 'silly narrative'

Musk supports the view that an increased number of satellites won't lead to traffic issues in orbit.

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fromMail Online

2 months ago

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Study reveals how likely it is someone will be KILLED by a rocket

Flying presents a greater risk due to space debris, with odds of a fatal incident estimated at 1 in 2,200.

#kenya

fromWIRED

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A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came From

The object that fell in Kenya may not be space debris despite reports from the Kenya Space Agency.

fromArs Technica

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A glowing ring of metal fell to Earth, and no one has any idea what it is

The mysterious 'glowing ring' in Kenya may not be space debris as initially thought.

fromeuronews

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Kenya investigates piece of space debris that crash landed in village

A 2.5-meter wide ring from a launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, raising safety concerns and highlighting the issue of space debris.

fromWIRED

A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came From

The object that fell in Kenya may not be space debris despite reports from the Kenya Space Agency.

fromArs Technica

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A glowing ring of metal fell to Earth, and no one has any idea what it is

The mysterious 'glowing ring' in Kenya may not be space debris as initially thought.

fromeuronews

Science

Kenya investigates piece of space debris that crash landed in village

A 2.5-meter wide ring from a launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, raising safety concerns and highlighting the issue of space debris.

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fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

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Earth's orbit is so crowded that space traffic controllers issue more than 1,000 collision warnings per day

Earth's orbit is increasingly polluted with debris, leading to serious collision risks for satellites and astronauts.

4 months ago

Science

Japan's Astroscale got within 15m of its space junk target

Astroscale achieved the closest approach to space junk by a commercial operator, marking a significant milestone in active debris removal efforts.

#nasa

fromwww.npr.org

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The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris

The ISS successfully maneuvered to avoid space debris, showcasing the importance of debris monitoring and response in ensuring safety in orbit.

fromWashington Post

US news

Family whose home was hit by space debris seeks damages from NASA

The object that crashed through a Florida house was part of debris from the International Space Station.

fromwww.space.com

Science

Will NASA Pay Damages for Space Junk that Crashed into Florida Home?

The Otero family seeks accountability from NASA after space debris damages their home.

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NASA must pay after space debris hit my roof, says homeowner

Homeowner in Florida claims space debris from NASA hit their house, seeks $80k+ in damages.

fromwww.npr.org

The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris

The ISS successfully maneuvered to avoid space debris, showcasing the importance of debris monitoring and response in ensuring safety in orbit.

fromWashington Post

US news

Family whose home was hit by space debris seeks damages from NASA

The object that crashed through a Florida house was part of debris from the International Space Station.

fromwww.space.com

Science

Will NASA Pay Damages for Space Junk that Crashed into Florida Home?

The Otero family seeks accountability from NASA after space debris damages their home.

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NASA must pay after space debris hit my roof, says homeowner

Homeowner in Florida claims space debris from NASA hit their house, seeks $80k+ in damages.

The World's First Wooden Satellite Could Be the Key To Solving the Space Debris Problem

The first wooden satellite, LignoSat, is a significant step towards sustainable materials in space.

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Science

Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces

The Intelsat IS-33e satellite was destroyed in orbit due to an unexplained anomaly, resulting in total loss and raising concerns about satellite longevity and space debris.

fromThe Verge

Science

A satellite made by Boeing just fell apart in space

Boeing's communications satellite, Intelsat 33e, has been declared a total loss after an anomaly caused it to disintegrate in orbit.

Science

Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces

The Intelsat IS-33e satellite was destroyed in orbit due to an unexplained anomaly, resulting in total loss and raising concerns about satellite longevity and space debris.

fromThe Verge

Science

A satellite made by Boeing just fell apart in space

Boeing's communications satellite, Intelsat 33e, has been declared a total loss after an anomaly caused it to disintegrate in orbit.

Science

Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Science

Italy's D-Orbit lands 119M ESA contract to service satellites in space

The ESA's RISE mission aims to servively maintain satellites in orbit, reducing space waste, and avoiding a growing debris crisis.

fromThe Verge

7 months ago

Science

Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Science

Italy's D-Orbit lands 119M ESA contract to service satellites in space

The ESA's RISE mission aims to servively maintain satellites in orbit, reducing space waste, and avoiding a growing debris crisis.

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European startups

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

8 months ago

Space collisions are a growing threat. Europe's techies want to help

The increasing number of satellites and space debris raises substantial risks for collisions, prompting innovative solutions from spacetech startups.

1 year ago

Science

Japanese Spacecraft Chases Down Derelict Rocket

Astroscale launched a satellite to rendezvous with rocket debris in space, aiming to explore the removal of space junk.

Space debris poses risks like collisions causing disruptions to communications and triggering the Kessler Syndrome.

Efforts like Astroscale's mission are crucial to prevent potential space disasters and ensure safe space operations.

1 year ago

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China Repairs Space Station Damaged by Debris Strike

China successfully conducts spacewalk to repair solar array damaged by debris, highlighting the importance of manned spacecraft for addressing orbital problems.

fromwww.theguardian.com