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fromHackernoon
11 months ago

8 Ways to Scavenge Orbital Debris and Kessler Syndrome | HackerNoon

There are about half a million objects the size of a cigarette pack in Earth's orbit, moving at speeds averaging 28,000 km/h. This creates a severe risk.
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The EU Proposes New Rules to Govern the European Space Race

The European Union has proposed the Space Act to create a cleaner, safer, and more competitive space sector in response to current regulatory fragmentation.
EU data protection
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Meteor Fragments Just Hit the Southeast U.S. Here's What to Know

The inner solar system was violent 4 billion years ago, with a heavy bombardment lasting 500 million years, which has since calmed significantly.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why is Mexico threatening to sue Elon Musk over SpaceX debris?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against SpaceX due to debris fallout from a recent rocket explosion, highlighting border safety concerns.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Long-Dead NASA Satellite Suddenly Lets Out Epic Blast of Energy

A long-dead NASA satellite emitted an unexpected burst of energy, raising questions about space debris and potential collisions.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Readers Respond to the February 2025 Issue

The increasing problem of space debris requires innovative solutions, particularly for avoiding potential collisions in Earth's low orbit.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago
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Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 will crash into Earth soon: Online tracker resources are following its reentry

fromFast Company
3 months ago
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Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 will crash into Earth soon: Online tracker resources are following its reentry

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fromMail Online
3 months ago

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.
Startup companies
fromThe Verge
4 months 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.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

European Space Agency Report Warns of Too Much Space Junk

Space near Earth is becoming increasingly crowded with satellite debris, prompting urgent calls for active debris removal.
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