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How climate change could make Earth's space junk problem even worse
Rising concentrations of greenhouse gases decrease the atmosphere's ability to devour space junk, a new study finds.
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
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
Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.
Croatia's 1st satellite captures its first views of home (photo)
Croatia's first ever satellite has just beamed to Earth the first image of its homeland.
SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 26
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has made it to Florida's Cape Canaveral to prep for its launch to the moon, which could occur as soon as Feb. 26.
Earth-observing company Planet signs $230 million deal for fleet of new Pelican satellites
The Earth-observation company Planet just inked its largest deal to date, a $230 million contract to deliver a fleet of its new Pelican satellites.
SMILE! Europe and China move toward 2026 launch of space weather mission
The European Space Agency is set to launch a joint space science mission with China in early 2026 after a long collaboration.
Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem
An international group of researchers is calling on the United Nations to include the protection of Earth's orbit in the U.N.'s sustainable development goals.
