Starlink's got company - and orbital overcrowding is a disaster waiting to happen
Amazon has launched its Project Kuiper satellites, joining other companies in creating satellite constellations that risk overcrowding in low-Earth orbit.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Astronauts take cover as defunct Russian satellite splits into nearly 200 pieces
A defunct Russian satellite broke up into over 100 debris, causing astronauts on the ISS to seek shelter, highlighting concerns over space junk buildup.