Year after year, humanity is setting new records for the amount of stuff we're sending into the Earth's orbit, spurred mostly ...

Any debris created by damaged satellites measuring larger than 1 cm can pose huge threats to other active, low-orbiting ...

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

This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St.

The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about ...

Starlink, a satellite network developed by SpaceX, aims to provide low-cost internet access to remote locations. The surge in ...

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

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 ...

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

Astroscale Holdings Inc. targets 50% of the $18.2B on-orbit services market with space debris solutions. Click here to find ...

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

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