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Experts Warn Musk's Satellite Plan Risks Space Debris Cascade
SpaceX's million-satellite plan could trigger a space debris cascade, closing off orbits as rivals raise collision risks.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Cold War Spy Satellite Shatters in Orbit
A Cold War spy satellite named after Farrah Fawcett exploded in orbit, creating debris.
Gizmodo · 1m
Nasa's robot rescue mission for aging telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft couldn't save the Swift Observatory from its decaying orbit, ending a high-stakes attempt to extend the telescope's 22-year mission.
the Guardian · 1m
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
Starfish Space launches its first operational Otter spacecraft to inspect dead satellites and extend the life of working ones in orbit.
Ars Technica · 1m
Google's space data center dream reveals Earth's real problem
As data centers face fierce opposition on land, Big Tech is literally aiming for the stars, but it won't solve the infrastructure crisis we actually face.
Vox · 3m
America admits it has weapons in orbit
The Air Force Secretary said out loud what Washington spent decades denying, and the debris math is what should worry you.
TIME · 2m · 5 views
A Chinese satellite broke up where debris never leaves
A spy satellite shattered into 43 pieces at an altitude where orbital junk can linger for centuries.
Futurism · 1m