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Experts Call for Urgent Action on Space Debris
A European conference on the status of space debris had experts calling for immediate action to not just prevent but actively clean up the problem.
The Hazards of Uncontrolled Reentries from Space
A recent study examines the risk posed to human life by reentering space debris as the number of rocket launches continues to grow.
Booster Set to Hit the Moon Turns Out to be Chinese Rocket (Updates)
The booster previously identified as SpaceX hardware turns out to be from the Chang’e 5-T1 mission. The timing and site of the impact remain the same.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Russia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover
A Russian missile struck a defunct satellite early Monday morning, forcing International Space Station crew to shelter in place.
Earth's New "Minimoon" May be a 1960s-Era Rocket Booster
An object set to pass near Earth next month may in fact be a relic of the early Space Age.
Distant Space Debris a Threat to Satellites
New observations show we're not tracking a majority of debris in higher orbits.
Half-ton OGO 1 Spacecraft Set to Reenter
NASA's Orbiting Geophysical Observatory 1, a bus-sized relic of the early Space Age, is set to reenter in the coming week.
Does Starlink Pose a Space Debris Threat? An Expert Answers
SpaceX's Starlink satellites have come under heavy criticism for their potential to clutter the sky. Here's what a space debris expert has to say about it.
What India's Anti-Satellite Test Means for Space Debris
A recent anti-satellite missile test by India added hundreds of pieces of debris to an already cluttered low-Earth orbit.
Unique Scope Searches for Space Junk
NASA's new remote observatory located on a windswept island in the mid-Atlantic provides a critical capability for tracking space junk.
