US says it is aware of ‘debris-generating event’ as ISS put on alert of collisions in space

3 years, 4 months ago

US says it is aware of ‘debris-generating event’ as ISS put on alert of collisions in space

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US officials have said that a “debris-generating event” has happened in space, after astronauts on board the International Space Station had to undertake emergency measures for fear of a collision. But the emergency manoeuvres on the International Space Station followed rumours that there may have been an anti-satellite weapons test over the weekend that may have generated the debris cloud from which the astronauts had to flee. The statement from US Space Command came hours after astronauts were forced into the Russian Soyuz and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsules, as part of “safe heaven” measures designed to protect them in the event of a collision. The orbit of the debris cloud and the International Space Station appears to be intersecting roughly every 90 minutes, meaning that the concern continues even though the astronauts are now out of those spacecrafts and continuing more like normal.

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ISS swerves to avoid debris from Russian missile

2 years, 9 months ago

ISS swerves to avoid debris from Russian missile

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nasa said the space station’s thrusters fired for about 5 minutes in a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver …

International Space Station forced to swerve away from errant spacecraft debris

3 years, 3 months ago

International Space Station forced to swerve away from errant spacecraft debris

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Space Station was forced to swerve away from a stray piece …

Here's what we know about the satellite explosion that forced International Space Station astronauts to take shelter in escape capsules

3 years, 4 months ago

Here's what we know about the satellite explosion that forced International Space Station astronauts to take shelter in escape capsules

ABC

On Monday, the astronauts working on the International Space Station were woken up and told to take shelter — the station could potentially be hit by a cloud of space debris. Russia's Defence Ministry said debris from the test had posed no threat and would pose no threat to space stations and satellites in orbit. He came out swinging against …

US slams 'dangerous and irresponsible' Russian anti-satellite missile test for threatening astronauts onboard International Space Station

3 years, 4 months ago

US slams 'dangerous and irresponsible' Russian anti-satellite missile test for threatening astronauts onboard International Space Station

ABC

Russia has been slammed for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile test that blew up one if its own satellites and created a cloud of debris that forced the International Space Station's crew to take evasive action. Key points: Russia was carrying out a rare test of an anti-satellite missile The explosion generated more than 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital …

ISS astronauts take emergency precautions as debris flies dangerously close to space station

3 years, 4 months ago

ISS astronauts take emergency precautions as debris flies dangerously close to space station

The Independent

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Why we don’t know exactly what happened during a near-collision in space

4 years, 5 months ago

Why we don’t know exactly what happened during a near-collision in space

CNN

New York CNN Business — Space traffic experts tracked two pieces of orbital garbage that appeared to be careening toward each other on Thursday night: a defunct Soviet satellite and a discarded Chinese rocket booster. But the US military, which uses data from the world’s largest network of radars and telescopes, said that its space traffic control team detected a …

NASA admin warns ISS space junk problem is getting worse after 3 near collisions

4 years, 6 months ago

NASA admin warns ISS space junk problem is getting worse after 3 near collisions

CNN

CNN — The International Space Station narrowly avoided a collision with space debris for the third time this year. There have been three “high concern potential conjunctions” with space debris in the last two weeks alone, and the ISS has had to maneuver three times to avoid debris this year, NASA said. The three Expedition 63 crew members aboard the …

Debris from India’s anti-satellite test poses risk to ISS, says Nasa

5 years, 11 months ago

Debris from India’s anti-satellite test poses risk to ISS, says Nasa

Live Mint

Nasa chief Jim Bridenstine on Tuesday expressed concern on India’s anti-satellite test operation, calling it a “terrible thing” and saying debris from it endangered the International Space Station and future space flights. “It’s unacceptable and Nasa needs to be very clear about what its impact to us is.” India’s 27 March test added enormous punch to the country’s offensive defence …

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Elon Musk's Starship explosion causes flight delays, airport ground stops and falling debris: What happened?

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk's Starship explosion causes flight delays, airport ground stops and falling debris: What happened?

Firstpost

SpaceX’s eighth Starship test flight ended in failure as the spacecraft lost control and disintegrated approximately nine minutes and 30 seconds after launch. The US aviation body has mandated a mishap investigation to determine the cause and ensure public safety A view shows debris streaking through the sky, after SpaceX's Starship spacecraft tumbled and exploded in space, in Big Sampson …

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When debris from space crashes to the earth, who is responsible?

3 weeks, 6 days ago

When debris from space crashes to the earth, who is responsible?

The Hindu

Imagine going about your day when a heavy metal object suddenly crashes in front of your house. Space debris in law Despite being a critical issue in space governance, space debris lacks a universally accepted legal definition in international treaties. The latter refers to space debris thus: “Space debris is all man-made objects, including fragments and elements thereof, in Earth …

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Debris from Blue Origin and SpaceX rockets found in Bahamas and Europe

1 month, 1 week ago

Debris from Blue Origin and SpaceX rockets found in Bahamas and Europe

CNN

CNN — A massive chunk of a Blue Origin rocket’s nose cone washed up on the shore of a Bahamian island near a tourist destination. “Satellites and rocket parts of moderate size re-enter almost daily, while small-size tracked space debris objects re-enter even more frequently,” the agency said. And it’s not worth people getting injured.” Part of New Glenn’s nose …

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OMG! Too Much of Space Junk

1 month, 4 weeks ago

OMG! Too Much of Space Junk

Deccan Chronicle

Rochelle Ccrasto Most governments boast about their space exploration programmes, but now they are also focusing on clearing the junk it leaves in space and on Earth. Given the global space junk problem, India has already started working towards reducing its space debris through initiatives like the Debris Free Space Mission. Dr. Chatterjee points out that while current detectors like …

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SpaceX’s Starship Grounded After Fiery Disintegration Over Caribbean

2 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX’s Starship Grounded After Fiery Disintegration Over Caribbean

Deccan Chronicle

The United States Federal Aviation Administration grounded SpaceX’s Starship on Friday following its spectacular disintegration during a test mission over the Caribbean. “The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on January 16,” the agency stated, adding that there were no reports of public injuries. “If possible, take …

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How space debris circling Earth could lead to disastrous ‘Kessler Syndrome’

2 months, 4 weeks ago

How space debris circling Earth could lead to disastrous ‘Kessler Syndrome’

CNN

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “So we are heading towards the situation that we are always dreading.” The scenario, in which space debris collides and creates more debris, is called Kessler Syndrome. Eventually, the proliferation could make Earth’s orbit too clogged for satellites to orbit — or for space missions to …

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Massive debris suspected to be from rocket launch crashes in Kenyan village

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Massive debris suspected to be from rocket launch crashes in Kenyan village

India Today

A quiet Wednesday afternoon turned extraordinary when a massive metallic ring, weighing approximately 500 kilograms and measuring eight feet in diameter, crash-landed in the village around 3 p.m. local time. The Kenya Space Agency confirmed that the object is space debris, specifically a separation ring from a recent rocket launch. Following the discovery of a metallic fragment of a space …

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What is 'Kessler Syndrome'? Experts warn of 'imminent danger' from space collisions that would knock out Wi-Fi and cellphones

3 months ago

What is 'Kessler Syndrome'? Experts warn of 'imminent danger' from space collisions that would knock out Wi-Fi and cellphones

Daily Mail

Just before Christmas, a US Air Force weather satellite shattered into 50 pieces: one of about four recent 'fragmentation' events in orbit that have experts raising the alarm about 'Kessler Syndrome.' The episode is only one dramatic example of the risks posed by space junk Ex-NASA physicist Sierra Solter-Hunt has warned that cheap satellite 'megaconstellations' like Elon Musk's Starlink could …

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What is Kessler Syndrome? The rising danger of space debris

3 months ago

What is Kessler Syndrome? The rising danger of space debris

India Today

Space is on the brink of a catastrophic event known as Kessler Syndrome. Proposed by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, Kessler Syndrome describes a chain reaction where collisions between space debris generate more fragments, leading to further collisions. The cascading effect highlights the importance of managing space debris to ensure safe and sustainable space operations for future generations. According to a …

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Traffic jam in space as Earth's Orbit faces satellite congestion

4 months ago

Traffic jam in space as Earth's Orbit faces satellite congestion

India Today

The increasing congestion in low Earth orbit poses a significant threat to the sustainability of space activities, as experts warn that without international cooperation, this critical region may soon become unusable. In late October, a United Nations panel on space traffic coordination emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive shared database of orbital objects. The panel's co-chair, Aarti Holla-Maini, director …

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Sunita Williams updates: ISS fires its thrusters to avoid getting hit by satellite debris

4 months, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams updates: ISS fires its thrusters to avoid getting hit by satellite debris

Hindustan Times

The International Space Station successfully conducted a Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver to raise its orbit and avoid getting hit by a chunk of orbital debris. The orbital adjustment maneuver was done by the NASA in collaboration with Roscosmos and other international space station partners. Manoeuvre executed 1st time this year According to a report from NPR, NASA informed the agency …

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Sunita Williams fires Space Station thrusters to avoid big satellite debris

4 months, 1 week ago

Sunita Williams fires Space Station thrusters to avoid big satellite debris

India Today

The International Space Station successfully executed a Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver to increase its distance from a potentially hazardous piece of space debris. This orbital adjustment was a coordinated effort between NASA, Roscosmos, and other international space station partners, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in maintaining the safety of space operations. Station Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch …

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Shocking photos show how NASA's decaying ISS has been leaking and cracking for years amid evacuation fears

5 months ago

Shocking photos show how NASA's decaying ISS has been leaking and cracking for years amid evacuation fears

Daily Mail

From holes in robotic arm to cracks in the window, astronauts have been complaining about the state of the International Space Station for years. The first reported issues in 2013 when a piece of space debris caused a small hole in one of the orbiting outpost's solar panels. The Canadarm2 robot arm was struck by space debris in May 2021, …

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ESA and SpaceX Discuss Collaboration on Space Debris Management

5 months ago

ESA and SpaceX Discuss Collaboration on Space Debris Management

Firstpost

European Space Agency (ESA) is in talks with SpaceX to manage and declutter space waste. The talks aim to address the growing problem of space debris, which poses significant risks to satellites and space missions. ESA's Director General, Josef Aschbacher, expressed optimism about the momentum of the Zero Debris Charter, which has gained support from over 110 countries and organizations. …

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Four large ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroids headed towards Earth – but it should be fine

5 months ago

Four large ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroids headed towards Earth – but it should be fine

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four large “potentially hazardous” asteroids – one the size of a skyscraper – …

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4,300 tons of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes

5 months, 1 week ago

4,300 tons of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes

Raw Story

A large communications satellite has broken up in orbit, affecting users in Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and adding to the growing swarm of space junk clouding our planet’s neighborhood. 30 blue whales of space junk The amount of debris in orbit around Earth is increasing rapidly. Often these low Earth orbit satellites can be safely …

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China rocket launch creates cloud of space debris in low-Earth orbit

7 months, 3 weeks ago

China rocket launch creates cloud of space debris in low-Earth orbit

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — One of China’s Long March 6A rockets has broken apart in low-Earth orbit and created a debris cloud consisting of hundreds of pieces, according to multiple space debris-tracking entities. ‘A significant hazard’ It is believed that the rocket broke apart at 503 miles above Earth’s surface, and the debris poses …

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The out-of-control rockets and spacecraft that have come crashing back to Earth REVEALED in terrifying interactive map - as scientists warn there's a 10% chance falling debris will kill someone in the

8 months, 2 weeks ago

The out-of-control rockets and spacecraft that have come crashing back to Earth REVEALED in terrifying interactive map - as scientists warn there's a 10% chance falling debris will kill someone in the

Daily Mail

It's one of the most basic laws of physics – what goes up must come down. Rocket launches since 1957: 6,200 6,200 Number of satellites in orbit: 13,100 13,100 Number still in space: 8,410 8,410 Number still functioning: 5,800 5,800 Number of debris objects: 31,500 31,500 Break-ups, explosions etc: 630 630 Mass of objects in orbit: 9,900 tonnes 9,900 tonnes …

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Russian Satellite Explosion Hazardous Debris ISS Sunita Williams Stuck Space Boeing Starliner Update NASA

9 months ago

Russian Satellite Explosion Hazardous Debris ISS Sunita Williams Stuck Space Boeing Starliner Update NASA

ABP News

The defunct Russian satellite RESURS-P1 has disintegrated into over 100 pieces, creating a significant hazard in low-Earth orbit. The explosion forced astronauts aboard the International Space Station, including Sunita Williams, to seek temporary refuge in their spacecraft on Wednesday, according to NASA. The debris cloud from the RESURS-P1 satellite adds to the already crowded section of space, which houses thousands …

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Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

9 months ago

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

Hindustan Times

By Joey Roulette Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter WASHINGTON, - A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for about an hour and adding to the mass of space junk already in orbit, U.S. space agencies …

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Space debris identified as culprit in Florida home destruction, NASA confirms

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Space debris identified as culprit in Florida home destruction, NASA confirms

India TV News

NASA has solved the mysterious incident which took place in Naples, Florida when a cylindrical object crashed through a homeowner's roof- leaving behind the residents startled but thankfully no one got hurt. It was on Monday when NASA confirmed that the object was a piece of space debris which was originally originated from the International Space Station. Weighing around 1.6 …

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Florida resident describes moment 'space debris' ripped through his home: 'It almost hit my son'

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Florida resident describes moment 'space debris' ripped through his home: 'It almost hit my son'

Hindustan Times

Residents of a Florida house were in for a shock when a chunk of metal believed to be part of a discarded battery pallet from the International Space Station crashed into it. Josh Finch, a NASA spokesperson, told Ars Technica that an analysis of the object will take place “as soon as possible to determine its origin.” However, some space …

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NASA collects 'space debris' that crashed into Florida man's home

11 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA collects 'space debris' that crashed into Florida man's home

Hindustan Times

NASA said Tuesday it was analyzing an object that crashed from the sky into a Florida man's home which could well be a piece of debris jettisoned from the International Space Station. "So that's 1934 UTC, which is very consistent with the Space Force estimate of reentry over the Gulf at 1929 UTC," wrote noted astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, in response. …

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Rockets? Meteors? UFOs? Here’s what really caused Tuesday morning’s sky show

1 year ago

Rockets? Meteors? UFOs? Here’s what really caused Tuesday morning’s sky show

LA Times

People walk in San Clemente after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Monday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Early Tuesday morning, night owls spotted streaks of light across the sky, with some assuming the event might be related to SpaceX’s Monday night satellite launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. NOAA estimates that there are more than 170 million pieces …

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Cleaning up Space: Airbus launches Detumbler to clean up space debris in Earth orbit

1 year, 4 months ago

Cleaning up Space: Airbus launches Detumbler to clean up space debris in Earth orbit

Firstpost

Airbus has launched a new spacecraft, which they hope will be instrumental in cleaning up space debris cluttering Earth’s orbit. Called Detumbler, the spacecraft is a magnetic damping device designed to prevent defunct satellites from uncontrollably tumbling in space In response to the escalating issue of space debris cluttering Earth’s orbit, Airbus has unveiled a pioneering solution named Detumbler. Launched …

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Nasa tool bag now orbiting Earth after drifting away during International Space Station repairs

1 year, 4 months ago

Nasa tool bag now orbiting Earth after drifting away during International Space Station repairs

The Independent

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How to avoid "zombie" satellites causing atmospheric destruction? Send them to this ocean graveyard

1 year, 5 months ago

How to avoid "zombie" satellites causing atmospheric destruction? Send them to this ocean graveyard

Salon

In the U.S., the average person produces 4.9 pounds of trash a day. When a satellite nears the end of its life, it is either sent outward to the “graveyard orbit,” past the geosynchronous region where most satellites orbit, or brought back down to Earth in a region known as the “satellite graveyard.” The idea is to not leave satellites …

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Watch: International Space Station lowers orbit to avoid space debris collision

1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: International Space Station lowers orbit to avoid space debris collision

Hindustan Times

The engines of the International Space Station's Zvezda service module, managed by Roscosmos, performed a critical operation to manoeuvre the station away from a potential collision with an unnamed space debris on Thursday. The 68th long-term expedition crew is currently on board the ISS, comprising Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Dmitry Petelin, and Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Francisco Rubio, Steven Bowen, …

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NASA hopes to clean up space junk; experts say the days of uncluttered night skies are "over"

2 years ago

NASA hopes to clean up space junk; experts say the days of uncluttered night skies are "over"

Salon

"We have to learn how to live in our own filthy bathwater at this point." Before the Soviet Union launched humanity's first artificial satellite in 1957, this so-called "space junk" literally did not exist. Yet the scientists are also concerned about how space debris like discarded equipment, non-functioning satellites, machine fragments and even paint chips can hinder "the use of …

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Space station discarded some trash. It rained fire in California’s sky

2 years ago

Space station discarded some trash. It rained fire in California’s sky

LA Times

An image from video provided by Jaime Hernandez shows streaks of light moving across the sky over the Sacramento area Friday night. “We thought maybe it was some Starlink or SpaceX thing or something, but that didn’t really make sense.” Turns out, the spectacle was created by flaming “orbital debris” reentering the Earth’s atmosphere above Northern California, after years spent …

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Data | Small debris orbiting Earth pose threats to space assets

2 years ago

Data | Small debris orbiting Earth pose threats to space assets

The Hindu

On March 7, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully carried out a controlled re-entry for the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1. ISRO said the satellite was brought down as a part of its commitment to reduce space debris, especially in the much-crowded Low Earth Orbit. This month, the U.S. Space Command released eight “tenets of responsible behaviour in space.” One of the …

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Scientists call for global action to tackle space junk

2 years ago

Scientists call for global action to tackle space junk

The Independent

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Alien Twitter is going wild over all of these 'objects' being shot down

2 years, 1 month ago

Alien Twitter is going wild over all of these 'objects' being shot down

Raw Story

On Saturday night, there was a flurry of discourse on Twitter over whether or not literal aliens are in the beginning stages of a possible invasion. After last week's takedown of a Chinese "surveillance balloon" over the Carolina coast, there have been other sightings of yet-to-be explained "objects," with one being shot down on Friday off the remote northern coast …

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll crosses 25,000; close to 80,104 injured in Turkiye alone

2 years, 1 month ago

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll crosses 25,000; close to 80,104 injured in Turkiye alone

India TV News

After the massive earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and western Syria on February 6 and killed thousands, NASA on Saturday said it is working to share its aerial views and data from space to aid relief and recovery workers, as well as improve its ability to model and predict such events. Scenes collected before and after the earthquake were used …

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‘Strange’ Russian satellite blows up into cloud of debris – report

2 years, 1 month ago

‘Strange’ Russian satellite blows up into cloud of debris – report

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A division of the US space force has confirmed that a “strange” Russian …

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International Space Station forced to scramble out of way of deadly Russian debris

2 years, 5 months ago

International Space Station forced to scramble out of way of deadly Russian debris

The Independent

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US FCC adopts first ever space junk rule for satellites

2 years, 6 months ago

US FCC adopts first ever space junk rule for satellites

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Federal Communications Commission adopted a new rule governing satellites on Thursday, …

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What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris?

2 years, 6 months ago

What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris?

BBC

What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris? The debris bears the logos of the UK Space Agency and a European satellite company Of the three times this model of rocket has been launched: the first re-entered on 11 May 2020, with components landing on two villages in the Ivory Coast, the second re-entered on 9 May 2021, …

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Earth’s space debris crisis will not be solved because there ‘haven’t been enough disasters’, Princeton

2 years, 6 months ago

Earth’s space debris crisis will not be solved because there ‘haven’t been enough disasters’, Princeton

The Independent

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Russian space debris that ‘endangered’ ISS keeps almost crashing into Starlink satellites

2 years, 7 months ago

Russian space debris that ‘endangered’ ISS keeps almost crashing into Starlink satellites

The Independent

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Debris from a Chinese space rocket is crashing toward earth: Report

2 years, 8 months ago

Debris from a Chinese space rocket is crashing toward earth: Report

Hindustan Times

Debris from a Chinese rocket is set to crash to Earth some time over the next few days, with the potential for wreckage to land across a wide swathe of the globe. Debris from a Chinese space rocket is crashing toward earth Part of a Long March 5B rocket China launched on July 24 will make an uncontrolled reentry around …

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Can space junk actually kill you? Scientists explain

2 years, 8 months ago

Can space junk actually kill you? Scientists explain

Hindustan Times

The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. Experts have long warned that hundreds of thousands of pieces of space debris are circling the planet A new study, published in Nature Astronomy, has estimated the chance of causalities from falling rocket parts over the next ten years. These are examples of …

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Three Indian villages discover mysterious ‘space debris’ as police launch probe

2 years, 10 months ago

Three Indian villages discover mysterious ‘space debris’ as police launch probe

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mysterious “space debris” has reportedly …

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‘Please take your rubbish home with you’: The problem of space debris

2 years, 11 months ago

‘Please take your rubbish home with you’: The problem of space debris

The Independent

In recent years there has been an increasing clamour of voices expressing concern about the state of our environment here on Earth. open image in gallery The trail of a group of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites passing over Uruguay Traditionally, the upper stages of most satellite launches were abandoned in Earth orbit and for many years this didn’t seem to cause …

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Explained: What is space debris and how much junk is India responsible for?

2 years, 11 months ago

Explained: What is space debris and how much junk is India responsible for?

Firstpost

The latest report published by NASA states that there are 25,182 pieces of space debris, of sizes larger than 10 cm, in the lower earth orbits. According to the most recent report of Orbital Debris Quarterly News, published by NASA’s Orbital Debris Program Office, there are 25,182 pieces of space debris, of sizes larger than 10 cm, in the lower …

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Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites

3 years ago

Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites

Wired

Five hundred miles above Earth, there’s a growing layer of trash. In 2016, NASA declared space debris “the number one threat to spacecraft, satellites, and astronauts.” The problem has become so serious that in a meeting last week, the US Senate Armed Services Committee discussed space debris alongside Russia, nuclear war, and the postponement of an intercontinental ballistic missile test. …

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Russia warns sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash

3 years ago

Russia warns sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash

India TV News

Highlights Russia has warned that sanctions could cause the International Space Station to crash. Amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos has warned that sanctions could cause the International Space Station to crash, reported news agency AFP. Apart from this, several multinational corporations have suspended their businesses in Russia, including big giants like …

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A piece of space junk hit the Moon. Oddly, scientists are elated

3 years ago

A piece of space junk hit the Moon. Oddly, scientists are elated

Salon

Usually when a nation-state or a corporation accidentally sends a piece of space junk flying out of control, and it breaks something, other people get upset. Here's a notable exception: A piece of space junk appears to have collided with the Moon at roughly 5,800 miles per hour on March 4th, and scientists are excited. While the incident underscores an …

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OneWeb founder’s new venture aims to make satellites that fight space debris

3 years, 1 month ago

OneWeb founder’s new venture aims to make satellites that fight space debris

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy OneWeb founder and serial space entrepreneur Greg Wyler’s new venture E-Space has announced …

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