Earth’s low orbit is under growing strain from space debris, satellite growth and climate change. New science warns that this crucial region could deteriorate faster than expected. Low Earth orbitContinue Reading
Space activity is accelerating, with countries launching more rockets, satellites, and spacecraft than ever before. This increasing amount of space debris creates problems for current legal systems that need toContinue Reading
A group of scientists from Kyoto University has been diligently developing a wooden satellite, which is planned to be launched into space in collaboration with Japan’s JAXS space agency andContinue Reading
Earth’s orbit is becoming increasingly littered with our leftover garbage. More than 27,000 pieces of orbital debris of varying sizes are being tracked by the Department of Defense’s global SpaceContinue Reading
The environment suffered a major impact when multi-ton spacecraft explode during flight test. On January 16 SpaceX Starship experienced an unexpected rapid disassembly during its seventh orbital flight test. DuringContinue Reading
The increasing human footprint in space has resulted in a concerning issue – space debris, also known as space junk. The U.S. Air Force currently tracks over 25,000 pieces ofContinue Reading
For years, space agencies have championed clearing out space junk – old satellites and debris – to prevent collisions and keep Earth’s orbit tidy. However, a new theory challenges thisContinue Reading
A Japanese startup called EX-Fusion has revealed a unique plan to address the issue of space junk by using lasers to eliminate it. This innovative approach is just one ofContinue Reading
