The increasing presence of space junk in Earth’s orbit is posing an escalating threat to air travel, with new research ...

The increasing presence of space junk in Earth’s orbit is posing an escalating threat to air travel, with new research ...

Researchers calculated both the odds of falling rocket debris disrupting air travel, but also colliding with an aircraft ...

NASA is testing new robot grippers that could one day remove space debris and help repair satellites in Earth’s orbit. On ...

A new study from the University of British Columbia reveals the growing danger of falling space debris striking an airplane.

We've yet to see a falling piece of space debris strike an airplane, but if it happens, the consequences would almost ...

Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, ...

Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a "capture cube" in this image from Feb. 4, 2025.

Summer-a time when the urge to explore places familiar and new beckons to young and old alike. Although the sun sets late during the summer months, we inevitably find ourselves outside looking at ...

Learn about the alarming issue of rocket debris and its potential impact on air traffic. Discover the recent incident ...

The call today is for binding rules to protect the orbits of Earth, Moon, and Mars from space debris contamination. Initiatives need to be formulated for effective, sustainable, and equitable ...

There's a 26 per cent annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a recent study. While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft ...