Solar storms are causing SpaceX's Starlink satellites to plummet back to Earth at an accelerated pace, according to NASA.

A NASA-led study found that solar storms can reduce satellite lifespans by up to 10 days, a significant change in orbital ...

A NASA study reveals that increased solar activity, particularly during solar maximum, accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric dr ...

However, solar-induced geomagnetic storms exacerbate this process by expanding the upper atmosphere, increasing drag and hastening re-entry. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced during the peak ...

The Sun is now more active than it has been in over a decade. This intense phase is part of its natural cycle, which repeats ...

According to Feinman, if Lutnick’s “one-size-fits-all cap” is low enough, satellite internet companies will always win out.

Network operators in South Africa must currently apply two different sets of transformation rules for obtaining operating ...

With over 7,000 Starlink satellites currently in orbit and thousands more planned, the effect is significant. SpaceX aims to ...

NASA study shows geomagnetic storms can reduce satellite lifetimes by up to 10 days, affecting the growing number of SpaceX ...

A 2.5-kilogram chunk of metal found on a Canadian farm in August 2024 has become a symbol of a growing dilemma in space ...

China Wednesday launched its Tianwen-2 space mission to collect asteroid samples and conduct a main-belt comet study. A ...

What happens when one of the Middle East's most dynamic companies joins forces with a global space-tech pioneer? The future ...