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

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

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

NASA is testing new robot grippers that could one day remove space debris and help repair satellites in Earth’s orbit. On ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

A new study from the University of British Columbia reveals the growing danger of falling space debris striking an airplane.