The News Of Tomorrow, Today
The News Of Tomorrow, Today
space junk
A pair of decommissioned satellites are at risk of colliding Thursday, potentially producing hundreds if not thousands of new pieces of space debris. Regardless of what happens, however, this incident illustrates our dire need for sensible space management practices.
Astronomers at a Chilean observatory were rudely interrupted earlier this week when a SpaceX satellite train consisting of 60 Starlink satellites drifted overhead, in what scientists are apparently going to have to accept as the new normal.
Earlier today, the private American firm Bigelow Aerospace was notified by the U.S. Air Force that its Genesis II spacecraft has a slim chance of smashing into a dead Russian spy satellite.
There are no more articles to be viewed
Haven't registered?
Sign up here
Lost your password?
Click here to reset
Back to Login?
Click here
Subscribe to our newsletter!
Now you can get the top stories from Gizmodo delivered to your inbox. Enter your email below.
By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.