
Earth's Orbit Is Dangerously Crowded
A surge in satellite launches is creating dangerous levels of congestion in Earth's orbit, increasing collision risks that threaten essential services like GPS and global communications.
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A surge in satellite launches is creating dangerous levels of congestion in Earth's orbit, increasing collision risks that threaten essential services like GPS and global communications.

Experts urge the U.S. to dismantle the wall between its civil and military space programs to effectively compete with China's rapid lunar advancements.

Europe's space sector faces a critical year in 2026, with key rocket launches, new defense initiatives, and major policy decisions set to shape its future.

A new U.S. executive order ends the long-standing policy of providing free satellite tracking data, opening the door for the government to charge operators for space traffic management services amid e

Europe's new Space Act, intended to boost its competitiveness, is facing criticism for potentially stifling innovation and increasing costs in an industry where it already lags.

NASA's new chief suggests a modern Artemis moon capsule could be sent to Houston for display, citing major cost and safety concerns with a proposal to move the Space Shuttle Discovery.

NASA’s science programs faced a historic 47% budget cut proposal in 2025, threatening dozens of missions. A massive public advocacy campaign led to a bipartisan congressional rejection of the cuts.

A US law from 2011 banning space collaboration with China is under review, as experts argue it hinders science without achieving its original security and human rights goals.

The White House has issued a new executive order setting a 2028 deadline for a crewed Moon landing and reorganizing national space policy leadership.

With over 10,000 tons of debris orbiting Earth, researchers propose a new plan to prevent a catastrophic cascade of collisions by adopting sustainable practices.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed the Space RACE Act to create a new research institute, aiming to counter China's influence as the ISS nears retirement.

Canada is set to announce historic investments in European Space Agency programs this week, reinforcing a decades-long partnership that boosts the national economy and scientific innovation.