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An Amateur Astronomer Seemingly Spotted a New Asteroid. It Turned Out to Be a Tesla in Space
The car, launched in 2018 on a SpaceX rocket’s upper stage, is one of many human-made objects in deep space that could ...
NASA video offers behind-the-scenes look at upcoming SPHEREx mission
The SPHEREx comprises two main sections — the bottom half is the spacecraft with the onboard computer, telecom system, solar ...
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SpaceX and Vast want ideas for science experiments on Dragon spacecraft and Haven-1 space station
SpaceX and Vast Space are looking for research ideas to fly aboard Vast's new Haven-1 space station launching later this year.
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Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem
"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite." ...
The International Space Station Era Is Ending – Here’s What NASA Has Planned Next
NASA has outlined its strategic goals for low Earth orbit, aiming to enhance microgravity research, foster international partnerships, and prepare for future deep-space missions. As the International ...
Low orbit satellite services – what do they mean for FWA?
The prospect of SpaceX’s high-profile Starlink internet service being licensed in South Africa has raised questions around ...
SpaceX launches 2 rockets with a combined payload of 48 Starlink satellites into space
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a pair of Falcon 9 rockets loaded with a combined four dozen Starlink communication satellites ...
Streaks of Light Likely a Result of Burning Space Debris
NASA estimates that there are nearly 6,000 tons of space junk in low Earth orbit, moving around our planet at speeds up to 18,000 mph. Most space debris is from human-made objects like pieces of ...
New Glenn's Launch Is an Even Bigger Deal for Amazon Than for Blue Origin Itself
Blue Origin is key to Amazon's ability to compete with SpaceX Starlink. Jeff Bezos has finally done it. He's finally reached ...