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Space pirates already have their sights set on the 'high seas' of Earth orbit. Can we stop them?
Experts are already looking into the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and ...
SpaceX launch like no other: First astronauts to orbit Earth's poles liftoff next week
A privately funded crew will launch on a SpaceX rocket next week on a mission to orbit Earth's poles - something that has ...
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid To Make Its Closest Approach To Earth In More Than 100 Years This Week
A "potentially hazardous" Apollo-class asteroid will be making its closest pass by Earth in more than 100 years this week.
Astronauts Return to Earth After Unexpected 280-Day Stay in Space
Understanding the ISS Dynamics: The ISS operates as a major hub for scientific research, and astronauts often expect to return after their scheduled missions. In this case, Wilmore and Williams had to ...
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Private SpaceX Fram2 mission ready for world's 1st crewed flight over Earth's polar regions (photos)
SpaceX's mission to launch the first astronauts into polar orbit is quickly approaching.
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Massive Volcanoes May Erupt in Sync With Earth’s Orbit— New Study Finds a Startling Link
New research suggests that Earth’s orbital variations—the slow changes in its tilt, axial precession, and shape of its ...
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Low-earth orbit, high expectations
Elon Musk’s Manitoba footprint extends beyond the Tesla-peppered streets into the satellite-laden sky. And as his electric ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer threatens to hit Earth, but we can still hit it — for science!
The asteroid 2024 YR4, once considered potentially hazardous, isn't likely to hit us anytime soon. Now, a team of researchers ...
Defense tech firm's laser system paves way for faster, more secure data transfer in orbit
A New Mexico company is pushing the boundaries of laser technology in orbit. Find out how their innovation might impact ...
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Climate Change Might Increase Satellite Collisions, Limiting How Many Can Safely Orbit Earth, Study Finds
Greenhouse gas emissions could reduce drag in the upper atmosphere, leaving more space debris in orbit and making satellites ...