AI is spurring ever more data satellites in space. How humanity plans to deal with the clutter is still an open question.

India’s space programme has built a reputation for precision, efficiency, and steady progress over the decades. From ...

Space junk is perhaps a silly-sounding name, and while it's not new, the rise of private aerospace firms has exacerbated this very real and serious problem. Also called "space debris," human-made ...

The space race is accelerating, but its environmental footprint is growing. Discover how space activity is affecting Earth’s ...

A Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke apart on March 29, 2026, sparking concerns about the impact on future space missions, including NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission to the moon. The incident, ...

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their historic lunar flyby and taken the pictures to prove it. But as skygazers ...

Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth is posing an increased threat to aircraft while falling from space, according to new research. While the probability of space junk striking an airplane ...

While discussions about establishing human colonies on Mars are ongoing, a threat capable of destroying all communication systems on Earth lurks in space. Earth's orbit now contains not only ...

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In 2025, India received 1.5 lakh alerts regarding risk to satellites due to debris amid record launches, highlighting ...