Tag: space junk

Jeff Bezos’ climate change satellite goes dark, becomes space junk

MethaneSAT’s development marked a shift in how environmental data is collected and shared. Unlike many state-run satellites whose data is restricted or delayed, MethaneSAT was created to provide rapid, open-access emissions data to encourage faster policy responses and regulatory action.

SpaceX and SETI Partner to Protect Alien-Hunting Telescopes—But What About the Rest of the Sky?

SpaceX has taken steps to address concerns, including darker satellite coatings and directional signal shielding. But critics argue that without enforceable global standards, voluntary measures may not go far enough. Meanwhile, scientists at SETI and other institutions continue developing tools to protect the last wild frontier: the cosmic spectrum.

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space

MIT aerospace engineers have discovered that rising greenhouse gas emissions are altering the near-Earth space environment in ways that will gradually reduce the number of satellites that can safely operate in this region.

The Critical Role of CubeSat Components in Modern Satellite Missions

Space tech is moving forward, and modern advances in CubeSat components make it possible to implement this originally modest tech in major space missions. Discover why CubeSats components are growing ever more important in space exploration.

Ride on Japan’s space elevator

Futuristic Japan is planning a space elevator for 2050.

Bluewalker 3 satellite outshines the stars and worries astronomers

Launched in 2022, BlueWalker 3 is the first of a new series of satellites aimed to become orbital cell towers. But the light emitted from the satellite worries astronomers of what's to come.

Astroscale buys Israel’s ESS to extend the life of satellites in orbit

Astroscale, the market leader in securing long-term orbital sustainability, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to...

Orbital sustainability with space junk tow truck

Maybe I need a new job title. Imagine being head of the Space Debris Office? Or, Space Janitor?

Polluting the Final Frontier With Space Junk

With space labs, astronaut gloves and even a toothbrush floating in space, is there no limits to where we've flung...

NASA Space Junk Falling – Wear Helmet Today!

It is expected to fall today: a dead six-ton satellite will hit earth today, NASA predicts. Where it will...