As the number of satellites in orbit continues to climb, so does the risk of their remnants falling back to Earth, and into ...

We've deployed so many satellites into space over the last few decades that we now have a massive orbital junk problem. The European Space Agency (ESA) noted in its Annual Space Environment Report ...

Airlines have long treated thunderstorms, snow and volcanic ash as the main reasons to slow or stop flights. Now a new hazard ...

LEO constellations are potential customers for space junk removal. Credit: Kall Morris LAS VEGAS—Dealing with defunct satellites can cost constellation operators serious money, especially if a broken ...

Sometimes, what goes up doesn’t come back down — instead, it becomes a problem. Junk is accumulating in space at a fantastic pace, millions of pieces orbit the Earth, from broken satellites to lost ...

Shenzhou-20 spacecraft hit by small debris, delaying return to Earth First time Shenzhou mission has been delayed by space debris Emergency protocols in place in case Shenzhou-20 damaged beyond repair ...