What is space junk and why does it pose an increasing risk for Earth? An expert explains
Year after year, humanity is setting new records for the amount of stuff we're sending into the Earth's orbit, spurred mostly ...
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Agency that tried to regulate SpaceX is now in Elon Musk’s hands
Musk, now overseeing government efficiency, may influence FAA regulations affecting SpaceX, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
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Last fall, a hunk of interstellar material began orbiting the planet. What was it?
Last fall, the scientific community went into a minor frenzy. A hunk of interstellar material had been sucked into the ...
Will an asteroid hit Earth, and could it spell the end of the world?
Earth's planetary defences are facing one of their first major tests as an asteroid with about a one in 50 chance of hitting ...
Scientists sound alarm on rising odds of space junk striking airplanes
Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed global air traffic patterns against the projected re-entry paths of uncontrolled space debris.
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Scientists growing concerned over collision between space debris and planes
Scientists have raised concerns over the increasing amount of space debris, warning that it could pose a threat to commercial air travel. As Elon Musk continues to launch satellites to expand his ...
'We're going to have a problem': Port Canaveral expects space traffic increase
Port Canaveral, already a busy cruise ship port, is experiencing congestion from space company recovery vessels. The increase in space traffic is due to the rise of reusable rockets, which are brought ...