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May solar superstorm caused largest 'mass migration' of satellites in history
In May 2024, the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth in two decades caused chaos in space as it forced thousands of satellites to fight against thickening atmospheric gases to remain in orbit.
US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognizes rising threat of cyberattacks in space
The US military recently launched a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen ties with the commercial space industry.
Private space-junk probe gets up-close look at discarded rocket in orbit (photo)
Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft snapped a striking image of a rocket body floating lifeless above a blue-and-white Earth, with the sun's glare reflecting off of it.
NOAA's upcoming GeoXO satellites could be 'weather-monitoring platform of the future'
NASA has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2.27 billion contract to build NOAA's next generation GeoXO weather satellite constellation.
Watch GOES-U weather satellite float above a brightly shining Earth in stunning video from space
Watch as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy second stage deploys the powerful new GOES-U satellite into space as Earth glows in the background.
Satellite megaconstellations threaten ozone layer recovery, study confirms
Satellites burning up in Earth's atmosphere are producing chemicals that could thwart the recovery of our planet's protective ozone shield.
SpaceX unveils new Starlink Mini antenna for internet users on the go
SpaceX just announced a more compact version of its satellite internet antennas called Starlink Mini that are small enough to fit in a backpack.
How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever
GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.
