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#space-junk

Errant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn booster

Upper stage failures have impacted SpaceX's rocket reliability, while AST SpaceMobile aims to compete in the mobile connectivity satellite market.

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.

Science

Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

Silicon Valley

fromLos Angeles Times

7 hours ago

SpaceX settles lawsuit with state Coastal Commission over Vandenberg flights

SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission settled a lawsuit regarding flight regulations from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

European startups

Errant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn booster

Upper stage failures have impacted SpaceX's rocket reliability, while AST SpaceMobile aims to compete in the mobile connectivity satellite market.

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.

Science

Elon Musk wants to put 1 million satellites in orbit. Can Earth handle it?

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn, probes satellite mishap

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a mishap, resulting in a failed satellite deployment and triggering an FAA investigation.

12 hours ago

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure jeopardizes NASA's Artemis program and could delay Moon landing plans.

fromEntrepreneur

15 hours ago

Science

Jeff Bezos' Rocket Landed Perfectly. Then Things Went Off Course: 'The Altitude Is Too Low.'

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FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.

Science

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket grounded after delivering satellite to wrong orbit

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Science

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

15 hours ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn, probes satellite mishap

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a mishap, resulting in a failed satellite deployment and triggering an FAA investigation.

12 hours ago

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure jeopardizes NASA's Artemis program and could delay Moon landing plans.

fromEntrepreneur

15 hours ago

Science

Jeff Bezos' Rocket Landed Perfectly. Then Things Went Off Course: 'The Altitude Is Too Low.'

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FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.

Science

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket grounded after delivering satellite to wrong orbit

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Science

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

ISS astronauts are in the middle of a tech overhaul

NASA is upgrading laptops on the ISS to HP ZBook G9 Mobile Workstations.

14 hours ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.

4 days ago

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.

NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here's the Trump administration's plan to get it

NASA's Artemis II mission marks the beginning of a new era in human space exploration, requiring nuclear power for a permanent moon base.

NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along?

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced space technology and garnered significant social media engagement, but viewing numbers fell short of Apollo 11's historic launch.

Commercial space to NASA: Stop moving the goalposts in orbit

NASA's shifting plans for the ISS and commercial space operations are causing concern and uncertainty within the commercial space industry.

Gadgets

8 hours ago

ISS astronauts are in the middle of a tech overhaul

NASA is upgrading laptops on the ISS to HP ZBook G9 Mobile Workstations.

14 hours ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.

4 days ago

NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.

NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here's the Trump administration's plan to get it

NASA's Artemis II mission marks the beginning of a new era in human space exploration, requiring nuclear power for a permanent moon base.

NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along?

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced space technology and garnered significant social media engagement, but viewing numbers fell short of Apollo 11's historic launch.

Commercial space to NASA: Stop moving the goalposts in orbit

NASA's shifting plans for the ISS and commercial space operations are causing concern and uncertainty within the commercial space industry.

Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

The Pentagon canceled the OCX program for GPS control due to insurmountable issues after 16 years and nearly $8 billion in costs.

Environment

fromEarth911

4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.

What's going on with AST SpaceMobile? Blue Origin mishap sends ASTS stock tumbling

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite deployment failed despite a successful launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

Science

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

Science

The largest-ever satellite of its kind just unfurled its wings in low-Earth orbit

Venture

What's going on with AST SpaceMobile? Blue Origin mishap sends ASTS stock tumbling

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite deployment failed despite a successful launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

Science

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

Science

The largest-ever satellite of its kind just unfurled its wings in low-Earth orbit

Roam Research

Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

Science

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Science

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Science

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Science

Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon

fromIrish Independent

Science

Gallery: Nasa releases images of earthset taken by crew on Artemis moon mission

Roam Research

Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Artemis II marks the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, showcasing significant achievements and challenges faced by the crew.

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon

Artemis II astronauts observed flashes from meteorite impacts on the moon during a flyby, highlighting the risks of lunar exploration.

fromIrish Independent

Gallery: Nasa releases images of earthset taken by crew on Artemis moon mission

The Artemis II crew captured stunning images of Earthset from the Orion spacecraft during a flyby of the Moon.

Earth Now Flying Through a Debris Field, Paper Finds

An asteroid shedding fragments is causing a spectacular meteor shower as Earth passes through its debris field.

World news

fromState of the Planet

The Environmental Cost of War

Social media captures contrasting realities of war in Iran, highlighting both destruction and moments of quiet resilience in daily life.

fromSpiegel

(S+) Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

The German military also uses this airborne communications hub, which allows command staff and soldiers deployed abroad to communicate across continents. The information they share is classified, strictly confidential.

Germany news

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.

Apple

fromEntrepreneur

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.

Elon Musk Is Taking the X Playbook to Starlink

Elon Musk plans to launch up to 1 million satellites to create space data centers for AI, aiming to revolutionize space infrastructure.

Environment

fromEarth911

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.

fromFortune

8 hours ago

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX | Fortune

At least 11 scientists linked to NASA and defense programs are dead or missing, raising national security concerns.

Europe news

Who alerts the world when an asteroid could hit Earth? This woman

Aarti Holla-Maini is responsible for alerting the UN about potential asteroid threats to Earth.

#planetary-defense

OMG science

Inside a bold plan to pulverize an Earth-bound asteroid

OMG science

NASA's asteroid defence mission slowed targets just a bit

OMG science

Inside a bold plan to pulverize an Earth-bound asteroid

Scientists propose a planetary defense program called Pulverize It to smash hazardous asteroids using existing technology.

OMG science

NASA's asteroid defence mission slowed targets just a bit

NASA's DART mission successfully demonstrated that a spacecraft collision can alter an asteroid's trajectory, with debris ejection doubling the impact's momentum and changing the binary system's orbital period by 0.15 seconds.

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The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket following a mishap during its launch, initiating an investigation to ensure public safety.

3 days ago

Britain's worst-case space weather scenario laid bare

A solar superstorm could cause widespread electrical blackouts and disrupt critical electronic systems in the UK.

#space-debris

Miscellaneous

'Space junk' may cause flight delays as more satellites circle Earth

Science

This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station

Science

Sonic booms can protect Earth from dangerous space junk

Miscellaneous

'Space junk' may cause flight delays as more satellites circle Earth

Science

This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station

#international-space-station

Science

Sonic booms can protect Earth from dangerous space junk

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Spaceships lack direct speed measurement methods, requiring physics-based techniques to determine velocity during space travel.

US politics

Congress advances bill requiring NASA to reconsider deorbiting space station

NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

A Senate committee proposes extending the International Space Station operations through 2032 and prohibits deorbiting until a commercial replacement becomes operational.

US politics

Congress advances bill requiring NASA to reconsider deorbiting space station

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NASA must delay deorbiting the ISS, U.S. lawmakers say

A Senate committee proposes extending the International Space Station operations through 2032 and prohibits deorbiting until a commercial replacement becomes operational.

Artificial intelligence

fromFortune

AI is running out of power. Space won't be an escape hatch for decades | Fortune

Orbital solar-powered data centers could alleviate soaring AI electricity demand but face substantial technical, economic, and infrastructure hurdles before becoming practical.

US news

Stash or splash? NASA asked for ISS deorbit alternatives

Lawmakers asked NASA to analyze storing the ISS in a higher, stable orbit at end of life instead of de-orbiting it into the ocean.

fromBreaking Defense

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.

World news

fromBreaking Defense

New UN forum seeks busting space traffic cooperation barriers - Breaking Defense

A UN expert group aims to improve international sharing of space situational awareness data to reduce collision risks and prevent misinterpretations that could trigger conflicts.

Venture

Congress extends ISS and tells NASA to get moving on private space stations

Senator Cruz's bill mandates NASA release commercial space station requirements within 60 days, a request for proposals within 90 days, and sign contracts with multiple providers within 180 days to accelerate private space station development.

The race to Shackleton Crater is on-will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers are set to operate near Shackleton Crater on the Moon later this year.

#orbital-data-centers

Artificial intelligence

Orbital AI data centers could work, but they might ruin Earth in the process

A proposed merger plans a million-satellite orbital data-center constellation to harness space solar power, promising cheap AI compute but risking environmental and low-Earth orbit sustainability.

4 weeks ago

Science

Orbital data centers, part 1: There's no way this is economically viable, right?

Orbital data centers replicate terrestrial data center functions in space, utilizing spacecraft technology for energy, thermal management, and communication.

Artificial intelligence

Orbital AI data centers could work, but they might ruin Earth in the process

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4 weeks ago

Orbital data centers, part 1: There's no way this is economically viable, right?

Orbital data centers replicate terrestrial data center functions in space, utilizing spacecraft technology for energy, thermal management, and communication.

fromPsychology Today

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

Orbital datacenter startup admits launch economics don't fly

Orbital plans a 10,000-satellite neocloud, contingent on reduced launch costs and increased capacity from companies like SpaceX.

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States aims to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit and on the moon by 2030 to enhance space capabilities.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery

The term 'Lunar Iron' refers to the class of heavy construction machinery required for lunar base development, including excavators, trenchers, and surface miners.

Science

Fission impossible: Uncle Sam wants nuclear power in space

NASA has 30 days to kick off a program for a mid-power space reactor ready for launch by 2030. A lunar variant is required, as is an option for nuclear electric propulsion.

Science

fromTravel + Leisure

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.

fromTechCrunch

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale.

Science

Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Deployment of reflective satellites could disrupt ecosystems and human health by altering natural night-time light environments.

#space-exploration

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.

more#space-exploration

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

#starlink

Science

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Science

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.

Dogfighting in space won't look like the movies, but this company wants in on it

True Anomaly's Jackal satellite platform represents a new approach to space warfare, emphasizing precision, maneuverability, and deliberate planning rather than rapid combat scenarios.

A private space company has a radical new plan to bag an asteroid

TransAstra plans to capture a house-sized asteroid and relocate it to a processing facility near Earth to harvest water and minerals for space-based manufacturing and propellant production.

Parts of giant Nasa satellite to crash to Earth, posing low risk

A NASA satellite will re-enter Earth's atmosphere Tuesday evening with a 1 in 4,200 chance of harming someone, though most debris will burn up during re-entry.

NASA space probe expected to reenter the atmosphere with a chance of raining debris

NASA's Van Allen Probe A is reentering Earth's atmosphere with a one-in-4,200 risk of debris harm to people, expected around 7:45 P.M. EDT with a 24-hour uncertainty window.

Rapid Space Launches Shifting the Chemistry of Earth's Atmosphere

Increased satellite launches and spacecraft reentry are releasing metal aerosols into Earth's atmosphere, potentially damaging the ozone layer and altering stratospheric chemistry.

fromBig Think

Starts With A Bang podcast #127 - Satellites and space pollution

Satellite megaconstellations have increased orbital objects from 2,000 to over 17,000, with 100 times more proposed, creating severe environmental risks with inadequate mitigation measures.

Earth's Lower Orbit Could Rapidly Collapse, Scientists Warn

Low Earth orbit could experience a rapid cascade of satellite collisions (Kessler syndrome), crippling spaceflight and sending hazardous debris back to Earth.