167 results for "space debris"

The concept of Kessler syndrome, first proposed in 1978 by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, outlines a devastating scenario where collisions between space debris create a cascading effect, rendering space around…

NASA has awarded Starfish Space a $15 million contract to develop the SSPICY mission, aimed at inspecting defunct satellites in low Earth orbit. Scheduled for launch in 2026, the mission…

Astroscale, a Tokyo-based space technology company, has achieved a significant milestone in space debris management through its ADRAS-J mission. The mission recently captured detailed imagery of a large piece of...

NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) has released a comprehensive new report outlining innovative and cost-effective methods for managing orbital debris. This report emphasizes direct risk and cost...

In a fascinating turn of events, suspected space debris from a recent SpaceX mission has been discovered in rural North Carolina. This incident highlights the challenges and unexpected occurrences related...

A significant piece of space debris was recently discovered by Barry Sawchuk, a farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. The large, charred object, weighing around 90 pounds, was found in late April...

In recent years, debris from SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has become a growing concern, prompting NASA and SpaceX to explore new strategies to mitigate the risks associated with reentry debris. This...

The US Space Force has disclosed plans for its highly secretive X-37B space plane to perform a series of never-before-seen maneuvers during its reentry to Earth. Utilizing a technique called…

In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA's cutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope has detected carbon dioxide on Charon, Pluto's largest moon. This revelation offers new insights into the composition and formation of…

Experts are warning that the growing crisis of space debris in low Earth orbit is creating a ticking time bomb that threatens astronauts, satellites, and future missions. With over 30,000…

The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following its third anomaly in three months, this time due to a malfunction in the second stage during a deorbit burn after…

A new study challenges the long-accepted theory that Earth's moon was formed by a massive collision with a young planet. Researchers from Penn State propose that the moon may have…

A growing body of research suggests that cosmic dust, originating from asteroid collisions and comet disintegration, may have played a crucial role in sparking the formation of life on Earth....

Two years after NASA's Dart mission, which involved a deliberate spacecraft collision with the asteroid Dimorphos, researchers have revealed new findings about the aftermath. According to a study published on...

Greatly disappointed, to the relief of all those who keep an eye on the skies, the massive object was not an asteroid. ESA's Juice Spacecraft Confused with a Threatening Asteroid...

As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life, NASA and SpaceX have outlined a comprehensive plan to safely deorbit the massive structure. This ambitious endeavor...

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket faced an unexpected anomaly during its Thursday evening launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission, intended to deploy 20 Starlink satellites into low...

Europe is on the brink of a significant milestone as the new heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket prepares for its long-awaited inaugural flight. This event marks a pivotal moment for European...

A defunct Russian satellite broke apart in low Earth orbit on June 26, generating over 100 pieces of trackable debris and prompting astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to...

Space enthusiasts and curious onlookers have a treat in store as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch tonight, carrying Starlink internet satellites into orbit. This event offers...

A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched the Progress 88 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) early on May 30, 2024. Launch and Mission Details of the Progress 88...

In a significant milestone, Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu performed a record-breaking spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. This extravehicular activity (EVA) lasted an impressive 8.5 hours, marking...

In a groundbreaking development, Japanese researchers have successfully created the world's first wooden satellite, aptly named LignoSat. This innovative satellite marks a significant leap in combining traditional materials with modern...

A Chinese spaceplane has recently released an unknown object into orbit. This mission, which began on December 14, 2023, has attracted significant international attention due to the secretive nature of...

The United States has accused Russia of launching a satellite that may be capable of attacking other satellites, raising significant concerns over the potential militarization of space. This incident highlights...

As humanity continues its exploration and utilization of space, a significant and growing problem has emerged: space debris. Often referred to as "space junk," this debris consists of defunct satellites,...

SpaceX presently launches the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, from its Starbase site in Boca Chica, Texas, but it also plans to take off it from the Kennedy...

NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has allowed scientists to identify a new cosmic “exhaust vent” that is directing hot gas away from Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole...

Posted on Sep 9, 2020 in Astronomy, Extraterrestrial Life, Science We can never prove that we’re alone in the universe. But a remote radio observatory in Australia’s outback with the...

Within a geological blink on an eye, a span of only 10 million years, the number of species on the planet tripled. This exotic phenomenon took place within a 40-million-year...

Posted on Nov 28, 2018 in Astronomy, NASA, Science, Technology “This has been an incredible saga, built upon the heroic efforts of the Hubble team,” said Hubble senior project scientist...

“Only a fraction of the interstellar objects might be technological debris of alien civilizations. But we should examine anything that enters the Solar System from interstellar space in order to...

Posted on Nov 6, 2018 in Alien Life, Astronomy, Cosmos, Extraterrestrial Life, Physics, Science, SETI, Solar System, Space, Universe “It is impossible to guess the purpose behind Oumuamua without more...

Posted on Feb 26, 2018 The halo stars of our galaxy seem not to be randomly distributed in the halo – instead many are grouped together in giant structures –...

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 in Uncategorized “We thought that Kepler could also stare at galaxies, and we would wait for something to explode,” said University of Notre Dame astrophysicist...

A mysterious fireball streaked across the night sky above Lake Erie on October 21, 2024, leaving hundreds of witnesses in awe across the U.S. and Canada. The American Meteor Society…

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 53rd Electron mission on September 20, 2024, deploying five satellites for French IoT company Kinéis. This mission is part of a larger plan to establish…

The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully executed its first targeted reentry of a satellite, safely guiding the Salsa satellite back into Earth's atmosphere on September 8, 2024. This pioneering maneuver...

A meteor dazzled residents across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early on Friday morning, providing a spectacular natural light show. The meteor, described by many as a brilliant fireball, was...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Cluster mission, which has provided crucial insights into Earth’s magnetic environment for over 24 years, is set to conclude with a historic reentry. On September...

The Ariane 6, the latest rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA), is set for its highly anticipated first launch, marking a significant milestone in European space exploration. This new...

Today’s stories from Beyond range from Physicists Have Simulated the Primordial Quantum Structure of Our Universe to Mysterious Light may come from the Largest Molecules Found in Space to NASA...

Today’s stories range from During the Planck Era the universe was so small that our laws of physics broke down to  Pondering the bits that build space-time and brains to...

Posted on Apr 25, 2022 in Science Today’s stories range from What Did Neanderthals Evolve From? –Scientists search for the missing link between humans and Neanderthals to The inner life...

Today’s stories range from The Cloud Decoded to a video preview of The Man Who Fell to Earth to Was there life on early Moon to If energy cannot be...

Jupiter’s moon Europa and its global ocean may currently have conditions suitable for life. Scientists are studying processes on the icy surface as they prepare to explore.“The radiation that bombards...

Posted on Feb 15, 2021 in Astronomy, Evolution, Science “It must have been an amazing sight, but we don’t want to see that again,” said Harvard astrophysicist, Avi Loeb about...

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Astronomy, Science The discovery in 2018 of the most distant known object at the very edge our solar system, a planetoid aptly named “Farfarout,”...

Posted on Apr 17, 2019 in Astronomy, Extraterrestrial Life, Science, Space Interstellar meteors may be common, and could potentially help life travel from star to star throughout the Milky Way,...

Posted on Feb 5, 2019 in Astronomy, NASA, News, Science Stephen Hawking observed that one of the major factors in the possible scarcity of advanced intelligent life in our galaxy...