Nuclear Bombs in Space: Here's What Would Happen If Russia Detonated One

Medicine & Technology Jul 08, 2024

In the worst-case scenario of a nuclear explosion in space, some space junk could shroud the Earth. Read to learn more.

Satellites Made From Metal-Halide Perovskites Could Self-Heal When Exposed to Space Radiation, Study Reveals

Jun 25, 2024

A next-generation material found to recover from radiation damage could be utilized in designing spacecraft and satellites. Check this article to learn more.

France, China Launch Satellite to Hunt Mightiest Explosions in Universe

Jun 24, 2024

France and China launched a 930-kilogram (2,050-pound) satellite aboard the Long March 2C rocket on Saturday. Continue reading to learn more.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Luxembourg’s Telecom Astra 1P Satellite Aboard Falcon 9

Jun 21, 2024

SpaceX successfully launched the Astra 1P satellite aboard Falcon 9 after a two-day delay. Continue reading to learn more.

ESA’s Swarm Satellites Discovers STEVE’s Twin That Appears at Dawn [Study]

Jun 05, 2024

Gabriel Arne Hofstra saw something strange and STEVE-like in a photograph on Dec. 28, 2021, later identified as STEVE's twin. Continue reading to learn more.

Pentagon Claims Russia Has Launched Counter Space Weapons Into Orbit That Poses Threats to US Satellite

May 23, 2024

The Pentagon says Russia has launched a mysterious space weapon in the same orbit as a U.S. government probe. Learn more about it in this article.

S73-7 Satellite That Has Been Missing Rediscovered Orbiting Undetected for 25 Years

May 08, 2024

The Infra-Red Calibration Balloon (S73-7) satellite went off the grid twice before it was found last month. Continue reading to learn more.

Cheap Satellites Like SpaceX’s Starlink Could Disrupt Earth’s Magnetosphere and Expose Us to Deadly Cosmic Rays, Ex-NASA Physicist Warns

Apr 19, 2024

A layer of charged metal dust from satellites could cause atmospheric stripping or distort the Earth's magnetic field. Continue reading to learn more.

BurstCube Mission: NASA Launches Shoebox-Sized Satellite to Study Mysterious Gamma Ray Bursts

Mar 25, 2024

BurstCube has just been sent by NASA to the International Space Station to study the most powerful explosions in the universe.

China Launches Queqiao-2 Satellite To Bridge Communications Between Earth and Moon for Future Lunar Exploration

Mar 20, 2024

Queqiao-2 will facilitate Earth-Moon communication as well as Chang'e lunar missions, as China aims for a relay satellite constellation for future missions. Continue reading to learn more details.

MethaneSAT Space Patrol: New Satellite to Track Global Methane Emissions From Agriculture and Industry

Mar 05, 2024

A new satellite will monitor greenhouse emissions from agricultural and industrial sources. Find out more about it in this article.

NASA’s TIMED Spacecraft Makes Its ‘Closest Pass’ With Dead Russian Cosmos Satellite

Feb 29, 2024

A NASA spacecraft got too close to a dead Russian Cosmos satellite, but they were expected to miss each other. Continue reading to learn more.

Real-time Monitoring of Atmospheric Rivers Unveils Global Moisture Distribution

Feb 26, 2024

Researchers use satellite temperature data to reveal real-time 3D atmospheric rivers, critical for climate understanding. Continue reading to learn more details.

Satellite ERS-2's Epic Farewell: Photos Capture Dramatic Reentry After Three Decades in Orbit

Feb 26, 2024

Australian company HEO's satellites captured ESA's ERS-2 satellite's atmospheric descent, offering dramatic images for the UK Space Agency. Check them out in this article.

Albedo Satellite Can Potentially Create ‘Big Brother’ Scenario, Privacy Experts Warn

Feb 25, 2024

There is a growing concern over a new satellite that could spy on people's every move. Continue reading to learn more.