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'Axiom Space' Takes Up Challenge To Build Space Station As ISS Heads For Retirement, Seeks ISRO Technology
The world is already looking to replace the International Space Station (ISS) which is set to be retired and junked by 2031.
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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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Another Satellite Breakup Adds To More Than 4,300 Tonnes Of Space Junk
The European Space Agency estimates there are more than 40,000 pieces larger than 10cm in orbit, and more than 130,000,000 smaller than 1cm.
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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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What Is Space Junk And How Does It Affect Us? All You Need To Know
Space junk, or space debris, is a growing problem that poses a global threat to space exploration and human safety. Space junk is basically any machinery or debris left in space by humans.
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US Family Seeks Compensation From NASA After Space Junk Destroys Home
A US family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from the American space agency NASA for property damage and mental anguish.
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Mysterious Object Found In North Carolina, Experts Say It Could Be SpaceX Dragon Debris
The debris, which appeared to be covered in burnt carbon fibre,is at least 3 feet wide, about an inch thick, and standsatnearly 4 feet tall.
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US Space Scientists Rediscover Satellite Missing For 25 Years
After 25 years, the US Space Force rediscovered it, raising questions about space junk tracking and management.
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NASA Confirms Object That Destroyed Florida Home Was Space Junk
The mystery was solved on Monday by NASA, which confirmed the object was a piece of space junk from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Video: Chinese Space Junk Causes Light Show Over California, Locals Stunned
The fireball created by re-entry of the Chinese space module generated a lot of buzz on social media.
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Suspected Space Junk Crashes Through Florida Man's Home: ''Almost Hit My Son''
The incident happened on March 8, when a two-pound cylindrical-shaped object crashed through the roof of a family home in Naples, Florida.
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Space Junk? Plane Debris? 'Strange Object' Washes Up On Australian Beach
The police do not believe that the object originated from a commercial aircraft and urged people to refrain from drawing conclusions.
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Supreme Court Junks Ex ISRO Scientist's Petition Against Dismissal
The Supreme Court has junked a scientist's plea challenging his dismissal from service by ISRO, saying the space agency was justified in suspecting his honesty and integrity on account of his unauthorised association with a South Korean institution.
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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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'Axiom Space' Takes Up Challenge To Build Space Station As ISS Heads For Retirement, Seeks ISRO Technology
The world is already looking to replace the International Space Station (ISS) which is set to be retired and junked by 2031.
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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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Another Satellite Breakup Adds To More Than 4,300 Tonnes Of Space Junk
The European Space Agency estimates there are more than 40,000 pieces larger than 10cm in orbit, and more than 130,000,000 smaller than 1cm.
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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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What Is Space Junk And How Does It Affect Us? All You Need To Know
Space junk, or space debris, is a growing problem that poses a global threat to space exploration and human safety. Space junk is basically any machinery or debris left in space by humans.
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US Family Seeks Compensation From NASA After Space Junk Destroys Home
A US family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from the American space agency NASA for property damage and mental anguish.
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Mysterious Object Found In North Carolina, Experts Say It Could Be SpaceX Dragon Debris
The debris, which appeared to be covered in burnt carbon fibre,is at least 3 feet wide, about an inch thick, and standsatnearly 4 feet tall.
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US Space Scientists Rediscover Satellite Missing For 25 Years
After 25 years, the US Space Force rediscovered it, raising questions about space junk tracking and management.
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NASA Confirms Object That Destroyed Florida Home Was Space Junk
The mystery was solved on Monday by NASA, which confirmed the object was a piece of space junk from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Video: Chinese Space Junk Causes Light Show Over California, Locals Stunned
The fireball created by re-entry of the Chinese space module generated a lot of buzz on social media.
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Suspected Space Junk Crashes Through Florida Man's Home: ''Almost Hit My Son''
The incident happened on March 8, when a two-pound cylindrical-shaped object crashed through the roof of a family home in Naples, Florida.
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Space Junk? Plane Debris? 'Strange Object' Washes Up On Australian Beach
The police do not believe that the object originated from a commercial aircraft and urged people to refrain from drawing conclusions.
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Supreme Court Junks Ex ISRO Scientist's Petition Against Dismissal
The Supreme Court has junked a scientist's plea challenging his dismissal from service by ISRO, saying the space agency was justified in suspecting his honesty and integrity on account of his unauthorised association with a South Korean institution.
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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.
