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A California startup's plan to launch 4,000 mirrors into space to 'sell sunlight' has been called 'catastrophic' by scientists concerned about light pollution and safety.
The European Space Agency is advancing its Space Safety Programme to protect Earth from asteroids, solar storms, and the growing problem of orbital debris.
A private network of 400 automated telescopes is policing Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, tracking satellite breakups and the growing threat of space debris.
Technology firm Thales has unveiled AURORE, a new space surveillance radar designed to monitor the increasingly crowded Low Earth Orbit and enhance space sovereignty.
Millions of high-speed debris fragments are orbiting Earth, threatening a catastrophic failure of the satellite networks that power our modern world, from GPS to the internet.
An investigation is underway after a large, burning piece of space debris was discovered by mine workers in the remote Australian outback on October 18.
A European-funded project called ALBATOR is developing a touchless 'tractor beam' technology to move hazardous space debris using a focused ion beam.
Australian firm HEO Robotics, known for its in-orbit satellite photography, is expanding its services to geostationary orbit and plans for deep space imaging.
A large piece of suspected space junk, likely a rocket part, was discovered on a remote road in Western Australia, highlighting the growing global problem of orbital debris.
The global space economy is booming, with projections nearing $800 billion by 2027. However, this rapid expansion faces critical hurdles, including orbital debris, outdated regulations, and geopolitic
The European Space Agency has launched a new Space Environment Health Index, revealing that Earth's orbit is four times beyond a sustainable level.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing after its cockpit windshield shattered mid-flight, with the pilot suspecting a strike from space debris.
