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Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
Northwestern engineers discovered that heating pure metals makes them stronger under extreme conditions—the opposite of everything science has taught for a century. This breakthrough could protect satellites from space debris and revolutionize hypersonic flight.
A stunning streak of light captured over Wellington has given skygazers a rare celestial show. While the mysterious visitor may have been a meteor or space debris, it reminded us of the universe's constant connection to Earth.
A groundbreaking global report reveals the economic threat of space junk and offers a roadmap to protect our orbital future. The Space Futures Centre and World Economic Forum are rallying the international community to clean up space before it costs us billions.
Two French space companies are joining forces to tackle the growing problem of space debris, testing technology that could safely remove defunct satellites from low Earth orbit. The partnership shows how collaboration is accelerating solutions to keep space safe for everyone.
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Scientists have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms from falling space debris, helping predict where dangerous objects will land. The breakthrough could prevent weeks-long searches for toxic spacecraft fragments.
Researchers discovered a brilliant way to track falling space debris using existing earthquake monitoring networks. The breakthrough could protect people and planes from dangerous space junk plummeting to Earth.
A Seattle company just landed a major contract to rescue satellites that can't return to Earth on their own. It's proof that solving the growing space debris problem has moved from science fiction to business reality.