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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Debris Falls Over Europe, Crashes in Poland
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage made an uncontrolled reentry over Europe on February 19, creating a fireball seen across multiple countries. Large debris landed in Poland, with objects found near Poznań and Wiry Village. The Polish Space Agency confirmed the debris came from the Starlink Group 11-4 mission. Authorities are investigating, ...
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Tesla Roadster Mistakenly Classified as Near-Earth Asteroid
A recent error by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) mistakenly classified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as a near-Earth asteroid. The object, launched into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy in 2018, was briefly listed in the MPC’s database before the error was identified and corrected within hours. This incident highlights growing concerns about the ...
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Success Is Uncertain": Musk As Debris From Broken Starship Falls From Space
The latest test of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic,forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris.
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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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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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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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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launched Falcon 9 With 46 Starlink Satellites to Low-Earth Orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched new batch of Starlink satellites into low-orbit Earth on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket launched with 46 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The new satellites are part of Group 3, which orbits in a shell that might be prone to debris "squalls" from a R...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Debris Discovered in Australian Sheep Paddock
A SpaceX debris has been found at an Australian sheep paddock by a local farmer. The Australia's space agency has confirmed the debris had come from one of Elon Musk's missions and told locals to report any further finds to SpaceX. The piece is believed to be a part of a trunk jettisoned by the earlier Crew-1 capsule when it re-entered Earth's atmo...
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Rocket Debris Fall On Sheep Farm In Australia, Loud Bang Heard By Locals: Report
Days before pieces of what is believed to be a Chinese rocket fall on Earth, parts of space junk were found at a sheep farm in Australia.
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Abandoned Rocket Debris May Have Crashed Into Far Side of Moon; Scientists Hope to Confirm in Coming Days
The state of a three-tonne discarded rocket part that should have crashed into the far side of the Moon by now is not known, say astronomers. Scientists had expected the rocket part to hit the lunar surface on Friday at a speed exceeding 8,800kmph, dig out a small crater, and create a plume of smoke. But there have been no such signs so far.
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China Slams US After Space Station’s ‘Close Encounters’ With Elon Musk’s Satellites
China accused the United States of irresponsible and unsafe conduct in space over two "close encounters" between the Chinese space station and satellites operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Elon Musk Slammed Online by Chinese Citizens After Starlink Satellite-Space Station Near-Misses
Chinese citizens lashed out online against Elon Musk's space ambitions after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk's Starlink programme.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Debris Falls Over Europe, Crashes in Poland
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage made an uncontrolled reentry over Europe on February 19, creating a fireball seen across multiple countries. Large debris landed in Poland, with objects found near Poznań and Wiry Village. The Polish Space Agency confirmed the debris came from the Starlink Group 11-4 mission. Authorities are investigating, ...
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Tesla Roadster Mistakenly Classified as Near-Earth Asteroid
A recent error by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) mistakenly classified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as a near-Earth asteroid. The object, launched into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy in 2018, was briefly listed in the MPC’s database before the error was identified and corrected within hours. This incident highlights growing concerns about the ...
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Success Is Uncertain": Musk As Debris From Broken Starship Falls From Space
The latest test of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic,forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris.
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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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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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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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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launched Falcon 9 With 46 Starlink Satellites to Low-Earth Orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched new batch of Starlink satellites into low-orbit Earth on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket launched with 46 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The new satellites are part of Group 3, which orbits in a shell that might be prone to debris "squalls" from a R...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Debris Discovered in Australian Sheep Paddock
A SpaceX debris has been found at an Australian sheep paddock by a local farmer. The Australia's space agency has confirmed the debris had come from one of Elon Musk's missions and told locals to report any further finds to SpaceX. The piece is believed to be a part of a trunk jettisoned by the earlier Crew-1 capsule when it re-entered Earth's atmo...
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Rocket Debris Fall On Sheep Farm In Australia, Loud Bang Heard By Locals: Report
Days before pieces of what is believed to be a Chinese rocket fall on Earth, parts of space junk were found at a sheep farm in Australia.
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Abandoned Rocket Debris May Have Crashed Into Far Side of Moon; Scientists Hope to Confirm in Coming Days
The state of a three-tonne discarded rocket part that should have crashed into the far side of the Moon by now is not known, say astronomers. Scientists had expected the rocket part to hit the lunar surface on Friday at a speed exceeding 8,800kmph, dig out a small crater, and create a plume of smoke. But there have been no such signs so far.
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China Slams US After Space Station’s ‘Close Encounters’ With Elon Musk’s Satellites
China accused the United States of irresponsible and unsafe conduct in space over two "close encounters" between the Chinese space station and satellites operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Elon Musk Slammed Online by Chinese Citizens After Starlink Satellite-Space Station Near-Misses
Chinese citizens lashed out online against Elon Musk's space ambitions after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk's Starlink programme.
