So long and thanks for all the space junk: China-based Starlink competitor SpaceSail plans to have 15,000 satellites deployed by 2030, and it's not the only one with its e…
A subsidiary of Elon Musk's space technology company SpaceX, Starlink has launched a total of 8,000 internet-providing ...
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‘Wilful pollution’: China’s space debris puts Philippines on edge
For Manila, Beijing's pursuit of the heavens is leaving a worrying trail of debris - and diplomatic challenges - back on Earth The skies above Hainan lit up on Tuesday as China launched a Long ...
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PolyU scholar’s innovative R&D to reduce hypervelocity impact risk from space debris, supported by Innovation and Technology Fund
Hypervelocity impacts from space debris pose significant risks to spacecraft and satellites in outer space. To address this ...
Startup Successfully Docks With Flying Space Junk To Start Cleaning The Cosmos
Space debris is a growing problem, both in Earth's orbit and down on the ground. One startup has brought us a step closer to ...
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What is space junk and why does it pose an increasing risk for Earth? An expert explains
We're getting more eyes (satellites) on the sky, but we're also creating an increasing amount of space junk that has scientists on edge. Space junk is anything that humanity has put into low Earth ...
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‘Wilful pollution’: China’s space debris puts Philippines on edge
The skies above Hainan lit up on Tuesday as China launched a Long March ... high alert” that day for any fallen rocket debris, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed, igniting anger ...