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A 1,000-pound space object orbiting Earth since 1972 is expected to crash-land in May
It is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere sometime between May 8 and May 11. The issue? It was designed with a ...
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The 'spacecraft speedometer' is a new, innovative way to track satellites
These measurements are necessary for improving our ability to accurately predict satellite locations so that we can perform ...
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International laws urgently needed to tackle space debris threat
More than 40,000 pieces of space debris are orbiting Earth, which, in the event of a collision, could cause significant ...
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ESA chief calls for global space debris regulations
There are over 40,000 pieces of space debris orbiting Earth that, in the event of a collision, could cause significant damage ...
India can be active player in developing international framework for responsible behaviour in space: EU envoy
EU Special Envoy for Space highlights India's role in developing international space norms, addressing concerns of debris and ...
Earth's orbit may be in trouble. Why space debris is to blame.
There are roughly 1.1 million debris fragments larger than 0.04 inches and about 40,500 fragments larger than 4 inches in orbit according to the ESA. NASA states that debris can reach speeds of 18,000 ...