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A surge in space launches is polluting the upper atmosphere with metallic particles and soot, posing a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer and climate.
From its unique vantage point, the International Space Station is capturing hidden electrical storms—red sprites and blue jets—that occur high above Earth's thunderstorms.
A failed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entry over Europe has been directly linked to a tenfold increase in lithium pollution in Earth's upper atmosphere.
New research reveals that rising CO2 levels are cooling the upper atmosphere, which could strengthen phenomena that disrupt critical radio communications for aviation and maritime industries.
The UK Met Office has launched high-altitude balloons with radiation sensors from Cornwall and Shetland to improve space weather forecasting for critical industries.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a striking image of the 'Belt of Venus' taken from the ISS, offering a unique orbital view of the atmospheric event.
A recent SpaceX Starlink launch from California created a spectacular 'space jellyfish' effect visible across the southwestern United States.
