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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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European Space Agency in Talks with SpaceX for Global Initiative on Space Junk Reduction
The European Space Agency (ESA) is currently in discussions with SpaceX regarding the latter’s potential involvement in a global initiative to address space junk. With nearly 19,000 pieces of debris orbiting Earth, ESA’s Zero Debris Charter aims to halt the addition of new debris by 2030. As SpaceX operates about two-thirds of active satellites...
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Boeing's Intelsat 33e Satellite Shatters in Orbit, Leaving 20 Pieces of Debris
Boeing's Intelsat 33e satellite has broken apart in orbit, resulting in at least 20 pieces of debris. The satellite ceased operation on 19 October 2024, with a total loss confirmed two days later. Currently, the cause of the incident remains unclear, prompting investigations by Intelsat and Boeing. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regardin...
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India’s AstroSat and NASA's Space Observatories Collaborate to Unravel Black Hole’s Mystery
Researchers from NASA and India’s ISRO have collaborated to study the interaction between a massive black hole and a star that ventured too close. Using multiple observatories, including AstroSat, they discovered the link between tidal disruption events and quasi-periodic eruptions. This research offers new insights into the expanding debris disk...
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China's Rocket Debris May Stay In Orbit For Decades, Experts Warn
Despite China's assurances on debris mitigation, experts worry about the growing risk from such incidents, emphasizing the need for better international regulation.
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China Rocket Ends Up As 300-Piece Space Junk After Satellite Constellation Launch
China's Long March 6A rocket broke apart creating over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low Earth orbit, after achieving a significant milestone of launching 18 Qianfan satellites, the US Space Command (USSPACECOM) said today.
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Space Station Astronauts Forced To Shelter After Russian Satellite Breaks Up
A Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter, US space agencies said.
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"Another Milestone": ISRO Rocket Accomplishes Zero Orbital Debris Mission
ISRO on Monday said its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has accomplished zero orbital debris mission, and described it "another milestone".
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Two Planets Sharing The Same Orbit Around A Star? Astronomers Find Strong Evidence
The team spotted a cloud of debris that might be sharing the orbit of one of the two exoplanets known to orbit the young star PDS 70.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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India Has 111 Payloads, 105 Space Debris Objects Orbiting Earth: Centre
India has 111 payloads and 105 space debris objects orbiting the earth as tracked and catalogued by USSPACECOM, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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ISRO Working To Manage Space Debris, Union Minister Informs Parliament
India has put in place appropriate measures to manage the increasing space debris in low earth orbit comprising defunct satellites, discarded rocket stages and other orbital trash, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Chinese Rocket Breaks Up After Satellite Launch, Tumbling Fast
The rocket was used to send Yunhai 3 satellite to orbit, China's 50th successful launch this year.
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US FCC to Create Space Bureau to Address Growing Satellite Launches, Policy Issues
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it plans to create a new space bureau by restructuring its International Bureau and creating a standalone Office of International Affairs. The telecom regulator wants the new Space Bureau to address the growing number of satellite launches and policy issues, and the decision comes af...
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India To Have Its 1st Observatory To Track Space Activity In Uttarakhand
India's first commercial space situational awareness observatory, to track objects as small as 10 cm in size orbiting the earth, will be set up in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand by Digantara, a space sector start-up.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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European Space Agency in Talks with SpaceX for Global Initiative on Space Junk Reduction
The European Space Agency (ESA) is currently in discussions with SpaceX regarding the latter’s potential involvement in a global initiative to address space junk. With nearly 19,000 pieces of debris orbiting Earth, ESA’s Zero Debris Charter aims to halt the addition of new debris by 2030. As SpaceX operates about two-thirds of active satellites...
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Boeing's Intelsat 33e Satellite Shatters in Orbit, Leaving 20 Pieces of Debris
Boeing's Intelsat 33e satellite has broken apart in orbit, resulting in at least 20 pieces of debris. The satellite ceased operation on 19 October 2024, with a total loss confirmed two days later. Currently, the cause of the incident remains unclear, prompting investigations by Intelsat and Boeing. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regardin...
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India’s AstroSat and NASA's Space Observatories Collaborate to Unravel Black Hole’s Mystery
Researchers from NASA and India’s ISRO have collaborated to study the interaction between a massive black hole and a star that ventured too close. Using multiple observatories, including AstroSat, they discovered the link between tidal disruption events and quasi-periodic eruptions. This research offers new insights into the expanding debris disk...
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China's Rocket Debris May Stay In Orbit For Decades, Experts Warn
Despite China's assurances on debris mitigation, experts worry about the growing risk from such incidents, emphasizing the need for better international regulation.
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China Rocket Ends Up As 300-Piece Space Junk After Satellite Constellation Launch
China's Long March 6A rocket broke apart creating over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low Earth orbit, after achieving a significant milestone of launching 18 Qianfan satellites, the US Space Command (USSPACECOM) said today.
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Space Station Astronauts Forced To Shelter After Russian Satellite Breaks Up
A Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter, US space agencies said.
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"Another Milestone": ISRO Rocket Accomplishes Zero Orbital Debris Mission
ISRO on Monday said its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has accomplished zero orbital debris mission, and described it "another milestone".
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Two Planets Sharing The Same Orbit Around A Star? Astronomers Find Strong Evidence
The team spotted a cloud of debris that might be sharing the orbit of one of the two exoplanets known to orbit the young star PDS 70.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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India Has 111 Payloads, 105 Space Debris Objects Orbiting Earth: Centre
India has 111 payloads and 105 space debris objects orbiting the earth as tracked and catalogued by USSPACECOM, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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ISRO Working To Manage Space Debris, Union Minister Informs Parliament
India has put in place appropriate measures to manage the increasing space debris in low earth orbit comprising defunct satellites, discarded rocket stages and other orbital trash, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Chinese Rocket Breaks Up After Satellite Launch, Tumbling Fast
The rocket was used to send Yunhai 3 satellite to orbit, China's 50th successful launch this year.
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US FCC to Create Space Bureau to Address Growing Satellite Launches, Policy Issues
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it plans to create a new space bureau by restructuring its International Bureau and creating a standalone Office of International Affairs. The telecom regulator wants the new Space Bureau to address the growing number of satellite launches and policy issues, and the decision comes af...
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India To Have Its 1st Observatory To Track Space Activity In Uttarakhand
India's first commercial space situational awareness observatory, to track objects as small as 10 cm in size orbiting the earth, will be set up in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand by Digantara, a space sector start-up.
