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Astroscale Closes Within 50 Meters of its Space Junk Target
Space debris is a major problem for space exploration. There are millions of pieces up there in orbit from flecks…
A Mission To Find 10 Million Near Earth Asteroids Every Year
So far, scientists have found around 34,000 near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that could serve as humanity's stepping stone to the stars.…
This is an Actual Picture of Space Debris
Space debris is a growing problem, so companies are working on ways to mitigate it. A new satellite called ADRAS-J…
Watch a Real-Time Map of Starlinks Orbiting Earth
In an effort to enhance the educational outreach of their Starlink constellation, there is an interactive global map of their…
Anti-Satellite Weapons Will Threaten Everyone’s Access to Space
It’s a headline straight out of the movies yet the White House has recently confirmed it believes that Russia is…
Astroscale’s Satellite is Now Chasing Down a Real Piece of Space Debris
Space debris is a thing.. It seems whether we explore the Earth or space we leave rubbish in our wake.…
European Satellite ERS-2 to Reenter Earth’s Atmosphere This Week
One of the largest reentries in recent years, ESA’s ERS-2 satellite is coming down this week.
ESA Plans to Eliminate New Space Debris by 2030
What can we do about space junk? We know how much debris is in orbit, and we know the problem…
It’s Time to Start Worrying About Space Junk Around the Moon, Too
Researchers look to track and mitigate the growing number of space junk objects around the Moon.
Samples Returned From Mars Will be Protected by a Micrometeorite Shield
NASA engineers are developing and testing a shielding system to protect the Mars Sample Return mission from micormeterites and space…