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![Artist's illustration of space junk orbiting Earth.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/naQtry7CedNEFLbjen6Rqe-320-80.jpg)
'Tragedy of the commons' in space: We need to act now to prevent an orbital debris crisis, scientists say
By Mike Wall published
Humanity needs to address the growing space junk problem now, before it gets completely out of hand, scientists stress.
![An Indian PSLV launches Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6oVqE8WzbEHNAiYGUoDPoT-320-80.png)
India launches European Proba-3 satellites to create artificial eclipses in space
By Mike Wall last updated
An Indian PSLV rocket launched Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5) after a one-day delay.
![a dark view from above Earth shows an icy landmass speckled on its edges with bright dots of light, some clustered as well.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bynhrzMPwKppr8ouCKwg5X-320-80.jpg)
Satellites spy red-hot lava threaten Iceland's Blue Lagoon
By Samantha Mathewson published
Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
![a thin satellite above earth.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kz7uxnwiDmUEdMKN9yMDA6-320-80.jpg)
How bacteria are inspiring the next generation of space-borne lasers
By Keith Cooper published
The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.
![a streak of fire is visible in the night sky above the rooflines of houses in a residential neighborhood](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mjj6CXc2DCbbnwMNUWJvFK-320-80.jpg)
Starlink satellite falls to Earth, burns up as stunning fireball over US (video)
By Brett Tingley published
A brilliant fireball that lit up the skies over four U.S. states this weekend is reported to be from the fiery reentry of a SpaceX Starlink satellite.
![The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, developed by scientists at Kyoto University and logging company Sumitomo Forestry, is shown during a press conference at Kyoto University in Kyoto on May 28, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7P99nPQPLGUDzHMqzHnLDg-320-80.jpg)
World's 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
By Mike Wall published
LignoSat could help change the way we build satellites.
![a cube-shaped spacecraft above a blue-and-white planet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w6AytNsNugokjmkPUgTNfc-320-80.jpg)
Satellite survives impact with object in space, takes selfie to prove it (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
The 6mm hole was discovered accidentally in footage from an onboard camera.
![Starlink satellites before deployment.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66nAsxpJr7oyGUxf3BDYpA-320-80.jpg)
Astronomers urge FCC to halt satellite megaconstellation launches
By Tereza Pultarova published
Over 100 astronomers from leading U.S. universities have signed an open letter calling for an assessment of potential impacts of satellite megaconstellations on Earth's environment.
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