We're getting more eyes (satellites) on the sky, but we're also creating an increasing amount of space junk that has scientists on edge. Space junk is anything that humanity has put into low Earth ...

A new study highlights the growing danger of falling space debris striking a passenger airplane or other aircraft. While such an incident hasn’t occurred yet, the potential consequences could be ...

In March 2024, a piece of metal International Space Station trash crashed through a Florida roof. The station ejected the debris back in 2021, with scientists expecting the garbage to burn up during ...

With more and more spacecraft such as satellites in orbit, there also is more space debris and increased chances of space debris causing damage to space vehicles and infrastructure. While there ...

You can get in touch with Ian by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English. Falling space junk produced by rocket launches poses a risk to the aviation industry—with a roughly one-in ...

NASA is testing new robot grippers that could one day remove space debris and help repair satellites in Earth’s orbit. On February 4, 2025, NASA’s Astrobee robot successfully grabbed a ...

Since Elon Musk sent a Tesla Roadster in space in 2018, cars made on Earth by humans have made their entrance onto the intergalactic stage. For all you alien readers out there, we created this ...

We've yet to see a falling piece of space debris strike an airplane, but if it happens, the consequences would almost certainly be catastrophic – and according to a new study, the danger posed to ...

Death from above: A new study warns that the risk of airplanes being struck by falling space debris is increasing. While the chances remain low – and no such incident has occurred yet – the ...

According to a new study, the chances of a falling piece of space debris striking an airplane are growing. While it has not happened yet, it may prove catastrophic in case it happens. Researchers from ...

Elon Musk's SpaceX has been named in a new warning about the 'catastrophic' impact space debris could have on humanity back on Earth. Based out of Texas, SpaceX is at the forefront of space ...