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Scientists Warn of 'Significant' Climate Effects of Frequent Space Launches
Increased rocket exhaust "may start having significant adverse effects on the atmosphere or the climate, and in turn, on human health," researchers warn.
SpaceX to Launch OneWeb Satellites After Russian Deal Collapses
OneWeb has partnered with satellite internet rival SpaceX after its launch agreement with Russia fell apart over the war in Ukraine.
How 'Space Environmentalism' Could Prevent a Disaster In Orbit
Moriba Jah, a leading astrodynamicist at the University of Texas at Austin, talks to Motherboard about how to mitigate the risks of space debris.
How the Sun Can Help Predict Crashes in Orbit and on Earth
As orbit gets more cluttered, it’s more important than ever to fine-tune predictions of collisions between space junk and uncontrolled reentries to Earth.
NASA Astronauts Will Shoot Images of an Estée Lauder Product in Space
The agency is hoping to build an outer space commercial economy, possibly including cosmetics commercials from orbit.
SpaceX Wants You to Try Getting Internet From Space with Starlink
Hundreds of Starlink satellites are currently orbiting Earth, and SpaceX is asking people to sign up for a chance to test out their service.
Scientists Found More Than 100 Tiny Worlds Hidden in the Solar System
A telescope looking for dark matter discovered 139 new minor planets lurking beyond Neptune's orbit, which could help scientists look for hidden planets in the outer solar system.
A TV Satellite With Damaged Batteries Is at Risk of Exploding
DirecTV has one month to vent some of the satellite's fuel and move it to a safe orbit.
Boeing’s Starliner Launched Into the Wrong Orbit Thanks to a Clock Error
The botched mission means that ISS astronauts will get fewer Christmas presents this year.
Everything You Need To Know Before India’s First Moon Landing Tonight
The Indian Space Research Organisation calls the upcoming moments of descent “terrifying”.
Meet the Scientist Planning to Clean Up Space Junk Using Lasers
Humanity has left 900,000 pieces of garbage orbiting earth. Professor Craig Smith wants a cleanup.
Humanity’s Next Mission to Mercury Will Test Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
BepiColombo is scheduled to launch from French Guiana at 9:45 PM ET on October 19.