The space debris problem won't solve itself. We've been kicking the can down the road for years as we continue launching more rockets and payloads into space. In the last couple of years, ...

Just as we are reckoning with how to conserve ecosystems on Earth for future living creatures, we must think of space as an ...

The growing clutter of space debris in Earth’s orbit is raising alarm bells among experts who warn of a potential chain ...

"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite." ...

In a surprising twist, a SpaceX Starship rocket fell apart in space shortly after its launch. This mishap happened on a ...

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is having a hard time getting some of its member states to observe its ...

It is still unclear what it is. Almost two weeks after a piece of space debris weighing 500 kilograms crashed in southern Kenya, it is apparently still not clear where the object came from.

Though space debris will become an even bigger problem at these lower altitudes as the lower the orbit, the more crowded it gets. Starlink collision risk SpaceX received additional backlash in ...

Using reinforcement learning, game theory, and optimal control, this technology allows satellites to navigate independently, addressing the growing problem of space debris. As Dolan finishes their ...

"Most planetary collision scenarios are classified ... with the moon forming out of the molten debris which had been ejected into space. "Pluto and Charon are different—they're smaller, colder ...

Officials are now investigating the origin of the space debris, which has drawn attention to the growing issue of hazardous materials orbiting Earth. The Kenya Space Agency confirmed in a statement ...

A piece of space debris weighing more than 1,000 pounds ... So we calculate a probability of collision - there's a lot of math in there. But if there's a chance that's bigger than 1 in 10,000 ...