Latest about space junk
White House lays out possible rules for private space stations and more
The National Space Council has released a draft bill that would split the regulation of novel space activities between two departments: Transportation and Commerce.
Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one moon — despite what some people think
While the term “planet” has a clear definition, there is no strict definition of a moon. We can either say that there is one moon around Earth, or more than 160 million moons.
International Space Station dodges orbital debris hours before SpaceX cargo ship's arrival: report
The International Space Station moved away from space debris on Friday (Nov. 10), Russian space officials said, hours before a SpaceX cargo ship aims to arrive.
Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.
Satellite companies may be starting to take the fight against space junk seriously
French startup ThrustMe just announced a jump in orders for its in-space propulsion systems, which could indicate a shift toward a more sustainable space environment.
SpaceX counters FAA claims that its reentering Starlink satellites could hurt or kill people
SpaceX has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to correct a report warning that components from reentering Starlink constellation satellites could injure or even kill people on the ground.
Burned-up space junk pollutes Earth's upper atmosphere, NASA planes find
Scientists have detected the presence of air pollutants from burning space junk in the upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.
AI-powered lasers could zap space debris away from collision courses
A network of space-based lasers could help nudge debris away from collision courses with the International Space Station, according to new research.
