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3 big hunks of space junk crash to Earth every day — and it's only going to get worse
By Tereza Pultarova published
At least three old satellites or rocket bodies fall to Earth every day, a new report reveals. Some experts think it's a worrying trend.

Private Astroscale probe will refuel Space Force satellites high above Earth on landmark 2026 mission
By Andrew Jones published
Astroscale and Orbit Fab are teaming up to refuel U.S. Space Force satellites in geostationary orbit high above Earth, demonstrating a capability that could reshape space operations.

Indian experiment module falls from space and crashes into ocean, but it's all according to plan
By Tariq Malik published
India's POEM-4 experiment module burned up and fell into the Indian Ocean to avoid becoming space debris.

Satellite jamming is a real and growing threat. How can we protect our space infrastructure?
By Tereza Pultarova published
Jamming and spoofing attacks on space-based services have increased by greatly over the past few years, and technologists are racing to find ways to keep the onslaught at bay.

True Anomaly to launch 1st deep-space security missions with autonomous Jackal satellites in 2026
By Mike Wall published
Colorado-based startup True Anomaly plans to begin launching its autonomous Jackal satellites to geosynchronous orbit and Earth-moon space in 2026.

Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit
By Andrew Jones published
A trio of secretive Russian satellites launched earlier this year has released a mysterious object into orbit, sparking interest among space trackers and analysts.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.
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