The next generation of radar needed to detect micro-debris and enable a safer LEOÂ
As someone deeply involved in the space sector, I’ve seen firsthand how low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming…
A space bag that can catch asteroids? New technology could transform mining and clean up orbit
A Californian aerospace startup is developing a technology known as the capture bag, an inflatable system designed to…
Stranded Chinese astronauts to return to Earth aboard new crew’s spacecraft
Three astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station – whose launch back to Earth was delayed last week…
Elon Musk has new plans for Earth orbit. Astronomers are already scared
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the…
Trends in zero space debris
As the issue of space debris becomes more pressing, Kseniia Hryshchuk, Space Environment Engineer at 3S-Northumbria, considers how…
Rising CO2 levels threaten to disrupt global space communication
Far above your head, in the atmosphere between Earth and outer space, an invisible process is occurring. The…
Fallen Space Debris Found Burning Near Mine, Prompting Questions About Its Surprising Return to Earth
NEED TO KNOW A pile of space debris was found burning near a mine in the Australian outback…
US firm’s space armor provides hypersonic shielding for spacecraft
As the amount of orbital debris continues to rise, a US materials manufacturer has unveiled a new shielding…
Sounding the alarm: ESA introduces space environment ‘health index’
Space Safety 22/10/2025 5855 views 66 likes The congestion and pollution of Earth orbit is quickly getting worse.…
Space Junk Now Almost Constantly Crashing Down to Earth
On Saturday, a huge chunk of what is almost certainly space junk was found lying in the middle…
Possible space junk found near Western Australian mine site
Suspected space debris is believed to have crashed near a WA mine site, with the Australian Transport Safety…
Crashes From Space Are Getting More Common, And No One’s Sure What To Do About It
Just in May of this year, the Soviets struck a ground target from orbit. Never mind that they…