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New Mini-Moon Might Actually Be Old Space Junk Coming Back to Haunt Us

Science & Health

4 weeks ago

New Mini-Moon Might Actually Be Old Space Junk Coming Back to Haunt Us

George Dvorsky

ISS Manoeuvres to Avoid Space Debris, in What’s Becoming the New Normal

Science & Health

1 month ago

ISS Manoeuvres to Avoid Space Debris, in What’s Becoming the New Normal

George Dvorsky

Scientists Spot Space Junk With Lasers in Broad Daylight

Online

3 months ago

Scientists Spot Space Junk With Lasers in Broad Daylight

George Dvorsky

Our ability to efficiently detect space debris has taken an important leap forward, thanks to a new technique in which lasers can spot these potentially dangerous objects during daylight hours.

U.S. Approves Amazon’s Bid to Launch a Constellation of More Than 3,200 Internet Satellites

Online

3 months ago

U.S. Approves Amazon’s Bid to Launch a Constellation of More Than 3,200 Internet Satellites

Alyse Stanley

Incoming Space Junk Caused A Dramatic Light Show Over Australia Last Night

Science & Health

5 months ago

Incoming Space Junk Caused A Dramatic Light Show Over Australia Last Night

George Dvorsky

Incredible video taken over the weekend in Australia shows what was likely the late-stage of a Russian rocket burning up on re-entry, in a light show that was seen across the southeast portions of the country. Australians living in parts of Victoria and Tasmania were treated to a remarkable spectacle…