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fromMail Online
3 days ago
UK news

Out-of-control Soviet spacecraft could crash into the UK this WEEK

A Soviet satellite is crashing to Earth and could hit populated areas, including the UK, between May 9-13.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Likelihood someone will be KILLED by out-of-control satellite revealed

Kosmos 482, a defunct Soviet satellite, is expected to reenter Earth next week, posing a minimal risk to people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Soviet-era spacecraft expected to plunge uncontrolled to Earth next week

A Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to uncontrolled re-enter Earth, posing minimal risk to people or property.
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago
Venture

A Soviet-era spacecraft built to land on Venus is falling to Earth instead

Kosmos 482 may survive reentry, unlike typical space debris, due to its specialized design.
fromeuronews
6 days ago
Venture

Soviet-era spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth next week

A Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth, but risks are minimal, resembling random meteorite falls.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
OMG science

1970s Soviet probe set to return to Earth in May 2025

A Soviet probe, Kosmos 482, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon after over 50 years in orbit.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
UK news

Out-of-control Soviet spacecraft could crash into the UK this WEEK

A Soviet satellite is crashing to Earth and could hit populated areas, including the UK, between May 9-13.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Likelihood someone will be KILLED by out-of-control satellite revealed

Kosmos 482, a defunct Soviet satellite, is expected to reenter Earth next week, posing a minimal risk to people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Soviet-era spacecraft expected to plunge uncontrolled to Earth next week

A Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to uncontrolled re-enter Earth, posing minimal risk to people or property.
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago
Venture

A Soviet-era spacecraft built to land on Venus is falling to Earth instead

Kosmos 482 may survive reentry, unlike typical space debris, due to its specialized design.
fromeuronews
6 days ago
Venture

Soviet-era spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth next week

A Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth, but risks are minimal, resembling random meteorite falls.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
OMG science

1970s Soviet probe set to return to Earth in May 2025

A Soviet probe, Kosmos 482, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon after over 50 years in orbit.
more#kosmos-482
Startup companies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

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.
#astronomy
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Cleaning up space: how satellites and telescopes can live together

Satellites enable global communication but significantly hinder astronomers' observations of the cosmos.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking this week

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this spring with an expected six meteors per hour.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Cleaning up space: how satellites and telescopes can live together

Satellites enable global communication but significantly hinder astronomers' observations of the cosmos.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking this week

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this spring with an expected six meteors per hour.
more#astronomy
#satellites
Science
fromFuturism
6 months ago

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
1 month 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
fromFuturism
6 months ago

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
1 month 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.
more#satellites
#space-technology
Startup companies
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
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
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
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.
more#space-technology
#spacex
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
fromFuturism
10 months ago
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.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
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.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
fromFuturism
10 months ago
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.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
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.
more#spacex
fromMail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

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
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

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
4 months ago
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.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

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
4 months ago
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.
more#kenya
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromTheregister
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
5 months ago
OMG science

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
10 months ago
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
10 months ago
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.
fromTheregister
10 months ago
OMG science

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.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

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
10 months ago
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
10 months ago
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.
fromTheregister
10 months ago
OMG science

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.
more#nasa
#intelsat
fromFuturism
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
more#intelsat
#space-exploration
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
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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.
more#space-exploration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

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.
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