NASA astronaut spots fiery debris from ISS. 'Quite a light show!'

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who has became famous for his astral photography during his stint at the ISS, captured sights ...
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Solar activity makes space junk crash to Earth faster

Scientists studied how space junk moved in orbit over a 36-year span, finding that increased solar activity caused it to fall ...
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These 2 companies want to start removing space junk from orbit in 2027

Two private companies are partnering up to establish a repeatable debris removal service for low Earth orbit, and they want ...

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Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space plan debris removal service

Portal Space Systems is partnering with Paladin Space on a debris removal service using Portal's Starburst spacecraft. Credit: Portal Space Systems WASHINGTON — Portal Space Systems, a company ...

Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots peak, reshaping satellite collision forecasts

Solar emissions exert 'drag' on space junk orbiting Earth. From historical measurements across a period of 36 years, ...