The accumulation of space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) has reached a dangerous tipping point, according to leading ...

Experts warn that if we do not address the issue of space debris, it may render critical communication systems inaccessible ...

One morning in June 2022, two colossal pieces of space history — once proud symbols of Cold War ambition — came perilously ...

2 new papers trace the origin of most meteorites to just a handful of asteroid breakup events – and possibly even individual ...

The increasing number of space missions has alarmed scientists and astronomers alike about the possibility of Kessler ...

The vast expanse of space offers incredible opportunities for humanity, but it also comes with hidden dangers. One of the ...

As heads of the world’s great space powers - except for outcast Russia - summit, they are strategizing how to prevent space ...

MILAN – National and international debris mitigation standards and policies are evolving rapidly to keep pace with increasingly complex space operations. With several large constellations poised ...

Experts warn of a looming satellite collision catastrophe as space becomes overcrowded, threatening global services, ...

and paying people to constantly monitor the debris collision situation. For a satellite costing several hundred million dollars to build and put into orbit, this is considered a prudent way to operate ...

SummarySeptember saw a higher number of general collision risks than the usual monthly average, the vast majority of which ...