Constant Space Launches Turning Earth’s Atmosphere Into a “Crematorium,” Scientists Say

A surge in satellite constellations, the astronomers warn, would also further obscure observations of deep space. “For scientists, observing the deaths of stars and searching for new planets would ...
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Rapid space launches shifting the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere

Companies are using the Earth's atmosphere like a dumpster. The post Rapid Space Launches Shifting the Chemistry of Earth’s ...
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Scientists Just Learned How To Track Space Junk Slamming Into Earth With Sonic Booms

Researchers have discovered that the same sensors used to detect earthquakes are the key to tracking the growing swarm of space junk plummeting toward Earth. As the orbital highway becomes ...
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EarthTalk – The Fragile Frontier: Tackling the Space Debris Problem

Space debris, also known as space junk, consists of defunct man-made objects that orbit Earth, including satellites, spent rocket stages and other various fragments from collisions.

Japan aims to draw up international recommendation to curb space debris near Moon

The area of the Moon is an extremely challenging environment for space debris removal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NASA spacecraft to reenter uncontrolled, but human risk remains minimal

NASA says its 1,300‑pound Van Allen Probe A is making an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. Most of the spacecraft is expected to burn up, but late‑stage design changes mean some debris ...