World's first wooden satellite could herald era of greener space exploration
Wooden satellites, like LignoSat, offer sustainability benefits and less pollution in space, with potential for use in creating Moon shelters.
US astronauts had to take shelter after a Russian satellite broke into over 100 pieces near the ISS
US astronauts took shelter on the ISS after a Russian satellite broke up nearby due to the creation of over 100 pieces of debris, highlighting the risks of space junk from decommissioned assets.
Space Command chief says dialogue with China is too often a one-way street
China's transparency on space debris is crucial for safety and sustainability in low-Earth orbit.
US military tracks more than 300 pieces of debris from Chinese launch
Debris field of over 300 objects created by a Chinese rocket's upper stage in heavily-trafficked low-Earth orbit.
World's first wooden satellite could herald era of greener space exploration
Wooden satellites, like LignoSat, offer sustainability benefits and less pollution in space, with potential for use in creating Moon shelters.
US astronauts had to take shelter after a Russian satellite broke into over 100 pieces near the ISS
US astronauts took shelter on the ISS after a Russian satellite broke up nearby due to the creation of over 100 pieces of debris, highlighting the risks of space junk from decommissioned assets.
Space Command chief says dialogue with China is too often a one-way street
China's transparency on space debris is crucial for safety and sustainability in low-Earth orbit.
US military tracks more than 300 pieces of debris from Chinese launch
Debris field of over 300 objects created by a Chinese rocket's upper stage in heavily-trafficked low-Earth orbit.
The FCC chair is pushing for tougher space debris rules
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel is pushing for stricter regulations to limit orbital debris creation, emphasizing the importance of space sustainability.
FCC chair calls for fresh rules on satellite explosion risk
Satellite operators must adhere to stricter rules to prevent debris-generating explosions in orbit, with a probability threshold set at no more than 1 in 1,000.
Japanese Scientists Show Off World's First Wooden Satellite
The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, made of magnolia wood, could revolutionize space sustainability efforts by burning up entirely upon reentry, reducing environmental impact.
SpaceX takes a proactive step toward responsible behavior in orbit
SpaceX plans to bring down around 100 first-generation Starlink satellites due to a common issue that could increase the chances of future failures.
This is part of SpaceX's commitment to space sustainability and keeping low-Earth orbit clear of debris.