Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a "capture cube" in this image from Feb. 4, 2025.

Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, ...

As the cases of SpaceX's Starlink satellite falling from space rise, scientists are concerned over its environmental impact ...

Regulations to monitor and control the descent of debris linked to both new launches and old satellites could save lives.

The call today is for binding rules to protect the orbits of Earth, Moon, and Mars from space debris contamination. Initiatives need to be formulated for effective, sustainable, and equitable ...

Large, uncontrolled space junk reentering Earth's atmosphere has the increasing potential to disrupt air travel, if affected ...

Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these ...

A new study from researchers at UBC found that the chance of debris entering air space around major cities is as high as 26 per cent each year.

Humans are littering space with thousands of satellites, which pose a risk to climate and the environment, space ...

Increasingly crowded orbits full of satellites and debris pose potential hazards for services on Earth, and need regulation.

Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.

Mining ocean resources needed for electric cars and other devices is currently a hot issue of dispute. Final resolution of ...