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Satellite megaconstellations threaten ozone layer recovery, study confirms
Satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere are producing chemicals that could thwart the recovery of our planet's protective ozone shield.
SpaceX unveils new Starlink Mini antenna for internet users on the go
SpaceX just announced a more compact version of its satellite internet antennas called Starlink Mini that are small enough to fit in a backpack.
How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever
GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.
GOES-U satellite launch this month will bring a solar activity monitor to space
"Without these spaceborne observations, we would be blind to where activity is on the sunspots."
The GOES-U satellite will catch a ride to space on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket
For the first time, a NOAA satellite will launch on SpaceX's powerhouse vehicle.
Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite in September
Japan plans to launch the world's first wooden satellite this year, in an effort to reduce the environmental impacts of reentering spacecraft.
See a Russian inspector satellite get up close and personal with a spacecraft in orbit
A Russian military satellite with a "history of unusual maneuvering" was spotted as it approached a satellite in geostationary orbit in April 2024.
1st annual space piracy conference will examine threats of orbital crime and smuggling
The First Annual Space Piracy Conference aims to explore the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.
