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May 11, 2024 · Karin Akre. Space debris, artificial material that is orbiting Earth but is no longer functional. Much of the debris is in low Earth orbit, within 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of Earth’s surface. It is estimated that there are about 200,000 pieces between 1 and 10 cm (0.4 and 4 inches) across.
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13 hours ago · Mon, May 20, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT · 3 min read. An illustration of various constellations made from space debris. New "star signs" have been identified above Earth made of defunct satellites and old ...
5 days ago · The industry has established guidelines to improve space safety and to reduce space debris generation. The US Federal Communications Commission — paradoxically, this is the US body with ...
4 days ago · Orbital debris collisions cost satellite operators an estimated $86 million to $103 million in losses a year, a figure that will grow as each operator and each collision generates more debris.
Apr 26, 2024 · ADRAS-J (short for "Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan") launched to Earth orbit atop a Rocket Lab Electron vehicle on Feb. 18. The 330-pound (150 kilograms) probe's main task is to...
1 day ago · The OTPS Phase 1 report, released in 2023, provided initial information for policymakers looking for cost-benefit analyses of remediation measures for orbital debris including moving, removing, or reusing objects. The new report has improved the quality of the estimates of the risks posed to spacecraft by orbital debris.
Apr 23, 2024 · SCIENCE. NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough? Astronomers laud NASA's plan to protect the space environment, but the agency needs to act fast to make a difference. This...
