More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...
Occasionally, asteroids get caught in Earth’s orbit, temporarily becoming mini moons before continuing their cosmic paths. These rare occurrences offer valuable insights into the mechanics of our ...
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Crash clock measures dangerous overcrowding in low Earth orbit
One solar storm could trigger a catastrophic collision in orbit ...
The object is called 2025 PN7, and it was spotted on Aug. 2, 2025, by the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. Even though it was just discovered, earlier data shows it's been in this unusual orbit for ...
Low earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellations, characterized by dense satellite coverage and low transmission latency, have substantial advantages in global communications, earth observation, and disaster ...
Despite decades of warnings, governments and private companies have continued launching missions with little plan for what ...
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