World-first Lab Tests 3D Space Prints to Help Astronauts ‘Dodge a Bullet’ in Orbit There’s a growing buzz around space-based 3D printing. Many experts see space-based 3D printing as the next frontier in space exploration, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and problem-solving in the final frontier. In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers has […]
Cold War-era nuclear sensors could become Earth guardians to hunt space debris
Cold War-era nuclear sensors could become Earth guardians to hunt space debris The entry of space debris into Earth’s atmosphere often occurs in its most remote and unmonitored areas, posing a significant threat to satellites, space stations, and even manned missions. However, an innovative solution might lie in repurposing Cold War-era nuclear sensors to track […]
Scientists aboard a plane with 26 cameras chase burning satellite and film its fiery fall
Scientists Capture Spectacular Footage of Burning Satellite’s Descent from the Sky A team of scientists chased a falling spacecraft using an aircraft. Their goal was to capture the fiery re-entry of a satellite into the Earth’s atmosphere. Equipped with 26 high-tech cameras, the researchers embarked on a daring mission to document the spectacular event from […]
Superhero self-healing polymer saves satellites from fast-flying space debris
Superhero Self-Healing Polymer Saves Satellites from Fast-Flying Space Debris Space debris is becoming an overwhelming problem. Between 2019 and 2023, SpaceX’s Starlink satellites made up 40% of all near-misses in space. With thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth and the ever-growing threat of collisions with space debris, the need for innovative solutions has never been […]
Kosmos 482: 1,000-pound Soviet Venus probe could crash to earth after 53 years
The Looming Threat of Kosmos 482: The Soviet Venus Probe That Could Crash to Earth Half a century after its launch, Kosmos 482 — the doomed Soviet Venus probe that weighs over 1,000 pounds — is still haunting the skies above us. Launched in March 1972, this space relic has been drifting in orbit, posing […]
International Space Station enters riskiest period, NASA ‘deeply concerned’ over safety
The International Space Station Enters Riskiest Period: NASA ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Safety The ailing state of the International Space Station (ISS) serves as a sad indicator of the challenges faced by one of humanity’s greatest technological achievements. Recently, NASA has expressed deep concerns over the safety of the ISS as it enters what could be […]
China’s Starlink-rival satellite megaconstellations could litter orbit for 100+ years
China’s Starlink-Rival Satellite Megaconstellations Could Litter Orbit for 100+ Years China’s satellite megaconstellation plans could clog low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages, analysts warn. As the competition heats up in the space race, concerns are mounting over the potential consequences of such ambitious projects. With China aiming to establish its own version of […]