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Isro is launching a robotic arm with Spadex in space. Here's what it will do
14 hours, 43 minutes ago

Isro is launching a robotic arm with Spadex in space. Here's what it will do

India Today  

Isro is preparing for its pioneering Space Docking Experiment, set to launch on December 30, 2024. This mission will feature a sophisticated robotic arm designed to capture tethered space debris, marking a significant advancement in India's space technology. Upon successful completion of this experiment, the robotic manipulator will be equipped to capture free-floating debris and refuel both tethered and free-floating …

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Sunita Williams updates: ISS fires its thrusters to avoid getting hit by satellite debris
1 month 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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The International Space Station should be evacuated IMMEDIATELY: Expert warns leaving it too late 'could lead to a disaster that would kill not only the astronauts, but also NASA's reputation'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The International Space Station should be evacuated IMMEDIATELY: Expert warns leaving it too late 'could lead to a disaster that would kill not only the astronauts, but also NASA's reputation'

Daily Mail  

NASA's astronauts should evacuate the International Space Station immediately to avoid a fatal disaster, a space expert has warned. A space expert has warned that NASA's decision to keep astronauts aboard the space station could lead to a fatal disaster NASA has warned its astronauts to be ready for an emergency evacuation as concerns rise over a crack in the …

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Shocking photos show how NASA's decaying ISS has been leaking and cracking for years amid evacuation fears
1 month, 3 weeks 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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4,300 tons of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes
2 months 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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First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success
3 months, 4 weeks ago

First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday celebrated the first-ever National Space Day, marking the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 mission that made India the first country to land a probe on the lunar south pole, in a grand event where the nation laid out its ambitious roadmap for space exploration for the next two decades which included plans for more …

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Thousands of satellites had to suddenly manoeuvre during May's solar storm
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands of satellites had to suddenly manoeuvre during May's solar storm

ABC  

While stargazers around the world were trying to catch a glimpse of the widespread auroras in May, satellites were bearing the brunt of the worst geomagnetic storm in 20 years. The paper notes that partially due to the solar storm being poorly forecast, satellites had to "manoeuvre en masse" to avoid this drop in altitude. After the storm, Starlink posted …

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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
5 months, 1 week 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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A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home
6 months ago

A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home

NPR  

A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of space debris crashed through their home toggle caption NASA A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of metallic space debris belonging to the agency fell to Earth and tore through their Naples home earlier this year, leaving a hole in the roof. Sponsor Message “Space debris is a …

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Space debris identified as culprit in Florida home destruction, NASA confirms
8 months, 1 week 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'
8 months, 2 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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Out-of-control European satellite the size of a RHINO is just hours away from hitting Earth - these are the potential impact zones where it could crash land
10 months ago

Out-of-control European satellite the size of a RHINO is just hours away from hitting Earth - these are the potential impact zones where it could crash land

Daily Mail  

A dead European satellite the size of a rhino will come crashing back to Earth today – but officials insist it doesn't pose any danger to Earthlings. According to the European Space Agency, which launched the ERS-2 satellite nearly 30 years ago, it will reenter Earth's atmosphere at 15:49 GMT. The ERS-2 satellite was launched on April 21, 1995 from …

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ISRO adds another feather to its cap with POEM-3 success
10 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO adds another feather to its cap with POEM-3 success

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully achieved all its experiments to be performed on its orbital platform launched recently by PSLV-C58 mission. With the likely re-entry of POEM-3 in the next 75 days, the PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission will be leaving zero debris in space," ISRO said in an X post on Saturday. ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre had two …

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Cleaning up Space: Airbus launches Detumbler to clean up space debris in Earth orbit
1 year, 1 month 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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U.N. report warns of catastrophic climate tipping points. California is nearing several
1 year, 1 month ago

U.N. report warns of catastrophic climate tipping points. California is nearing several

LA Times  

Humanity is on course to transgress multiple global “tipping points” that could lead to irreversible instability or the complete collapse of ecological and institutional systems, a United Nations report warned Wednesday. According to U.N. officials, “when one system tips, other systems may also be pushed over the edge.” “The very practical consequence will be that much more people will live …

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Dish Network in the US asked to pay $150,000 as first-ever penalty for space debris
1 year, 2 months ago

Dish Network in the US asked to pay $150,000 as first-ever penalty for space debris

Firstpost  

“As satellite operations become more common and the space economy accelerates, we must ensure that operators follow through on their commitments,” said FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Loyaan Egal in a statement In its first penalty relating to space debris, the Federal Communications Commission in the United States reached a settlement with Dish Network on Monday. According to the FCC, Dish …

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What is the legal framework for space missions like the Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L-1?
1 year, 3 months ago

What is the legal framework for space missions like the Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L-1?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In a historic feat, the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down near the south pole of the moon on August 23. A grand panoply of five United Nations treaties is generally thought to form the bedrock of international space law, starting with the Outer Space Treaty of 1967-- often called the magna carta of space law. This was …

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Australian Space Agency reveals origin of space junk discovered on Green Head beach in Western Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

Australian Space Agency reveals origin of space junk discovered on Green Head beach in Western Australia

ABC  

A mysterious object that washed up on a West Australian beach is most likely space debris from a satellite launch vehicle, the Australian Space Agency has concluded. Key points: The mysterious object was first discovered on Green Head beach on July 16 The Australian Space Agency confirmed the object was part of an Indian rocket Locals want to see the …

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Australia: Space experts believe 'mysterious object' on beach could be piece of 20-year-old Indian rocket
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia: Space experts believe 'mysterious object' on beach could be piece of 20-year-old Indian rocket

India TV News  

A dome-shaped mysterious object has washed up on a remote Australian beach, amid speculation that it could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket that was used for launching a satellite. However, a space expert says the object could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket. European Space Agency engineer Andrea Boyd said experts believed the item fell from an Indian rocket …

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Tidying Up Space: Scientists are experimenting with Star Trek-like weapon to clean up space debris
1 year, 6 months ago

Tidying Up Space: Scientists are experimenting with Star Trek-like weapon to clean up space debris

Firstpost  

In a development that looks straight out a Sci-Fi film or TV show, scientists at the University of Colorado, Boulder, are trying to make a “tractor beam” or a machine that uses magnetic force to push or pull objects without touching them, to clear up space debris As we draw closer to an age where space travel will be commonplace, …

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NASA hopes to clean up space junk; experts say the days of uncluttered night skies are "over"
1 year, 8 months 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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‘Strange’ Russian satellite blows up into cloud of debris – report
1 year, 10 months 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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US FCC adopts first ever space junk rule for satellites
2 years, 2 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, 3 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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