A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a trio of NASA astrophysics small satellites along with dozens of commercial spacecraft on a rideshare mission Jan. 11.

NASA is looking for ways to keep three aging Earth observation satellites in operation as their power supplies dwindle. Terra, Aqua and Aura were launched between 1999 and 2004. They have run out of ...

Earth's orbiting satellites are commonly regarded as if they were suspended in mid-air. It is a fact that they actually ...

When the six tiny spacecraft of NASA's SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission settle into their orbits high above Earth after launching later this year, they'll function as one ...

More satellites are in our orbit than ever before. The number has jumped to over 11,000 as of May this year. Not only are there more satellites, they can do more things than ever, too. The space ...

NASA's Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the ...

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 ...

Commissioned by NASA, Brooklyn-based StudioKCA has constructed a pavilion that reflects the trajectory of satellites orbiting Earth. Resembling an oversized metal nautilus shell, it features an ...

January 2026Atmospheric gravity waves can have far-reaching effects: at high altitudes, they alter winds, temperatures and ...

I Spoke to Astrophysicists About Starlink’s Expansion. Here’s the Doomsday Scenario Keeping Them Up at Night ...

The sheer number of satellites mentioned in China's proposals created quite a stir worldwide.