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www.dw.com
3 months ago
Germany news

ISS space junk: Germany on alert for debris, risk minimal DW 03/08/2024

German authorities closely monitoring space junk from ISS, likely to land in ocean, poses unlikely risk to Germany.
Debris weighs 2.6 tons, expected to burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, might impact North America, especially Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
OMG science

Watch out, a dead satellite is falling back to Earth

Space junk from ERS-2 satellite reentering Earth's atmosphere, with small chance of impact on ground
Satellite debris expected to burn up in atmosphere with only small fragments reaching Earth [ more ]
Futurism
6 months ago
Science

Scientists Warn That SpaceX Launches Are Tearing Small Holes in the Sky

SpaceX rockets burning their engines in the Earth's ionosphere are creating red, spherical spots in the night sky called "SpaceX auroras."
The frequency of these "auroras" could increase as SpaceX launches more rockets in the future.
The impact of these "auroras" on astronomical science and the stability of shortwave radio communication and GPS signals is still being evaluated. [ more ]
Futurism
1 week ago
OMG science

SpaceX's Starlink May Be Keeping the Ozone From Healing, Research Finds

SpaceX's growing Starlink megaconstellation may be contributing to harmful pollutants in the Earth's upper atmosphere, hindering the healing process. [ more ]
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