Tag: space debris
Used SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Expected to Impact Moon in August 2026
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is projected to collide with the Moon in August 2026 following Blue Ghost Mission 1’s recent lunar landing.
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Starlink Satellite Suffers Orbital Breakup, Preserved Image Released
A Starlink satellite fragmented after an orbital collision; a detailed image taken weeks prior has recently been shared publicly.
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Astronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects
Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.
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NASA’s Van Allen Probe A Set for Uncontrolled Reentry to Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA’s 600-kg Van Allen Probe A is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the coming hours with minimal risk to people or property.
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ESA Develops Self-Healing Material to Protect Future Spacecraft from Micrometeoroid Damage
The European Space Agency is creating a new material designed to autonomously repair micrometeoroid and debris damage on spacecraft.
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Crew of Shenzhou-20 Shares Details of Emergency Orbital Evacuation After Window Damage
In a rare account, Shenzhou-20 astronauts reveal their emergency evacuation triggered by cracks in the spacecraft’s window caused by space debris.
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SpaceX Launches Open Satellite Monitoring System to Enhance Orbital Safety
SpaceX introduces a free satellite tracking platform aimed at reducing collision risks in increasingly crowded low Earth orbit.
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