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India launches European Proba-3 satellites to create artificial eclipses in space
An Indian PSLV rocket launched Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5) after a one-day delay.
Satellites spy red-hot lava threaten Iceland's Blue Lagoon
Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
How bacteria are inspiring the next generation of space-borne lasers
The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.
Starlink satellite falls to Earth, burns up as stunning fireball over US (video)
A brilliant fireball that lit up the skies over four U.S. states this weekend is reported to be from the fiery reentry of a SpaceX Starlink satellite.
World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)
The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.
Astronomers urge FCC to halt satellite megaconstellation launches
Over 100 astronomers from leading U.S. universities have signed an open letter calling for an assessment of potential impacts of satellite megaconstellations on Earth's environment.
Debris from satellite breakup threatens other spacecraft, animation shows
Debris from the broken-apart Intelsat 33e telecom satellite is spreading across geosynchronous orbit, threatening spacecraft in this precious region of space, an animation shows.
