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Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem
"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite." ...
Scientific American12h
Why We Need to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Space
Just as we are reckoning with how to conserve ecosystems on Earth for future living creatures, we must think of space as an ...
Centre for International Governance Innovation12h
Aftershocks: Disruptive Growth in Low Earth Orbit Creates New Policy Challenges
The risk from space debris is compounded by the growing congestion from operational satellites in low-Earth orbit, ...
Viasat Shares Rise After Being Selected for $4.8B NASA Contract
Shares of Viasat jumped after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration selected the company for a contract worth up to $4.82 billion. The stock rose 27%, to $11.31, in midday trading Tuesday.
The Robot Report7h
Redwire acquires UAS provider Edge Autonomy for $925M
In recent years, Redwire said it has worked to strengthen and grow its position as a provider of defense technology.
Blue Origin reaches orbit for the first time with New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit on Thursday at 1:03 a.m. CST from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ...
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Jeff Bezos' Falcon 9-Style Rocket Reaches Orbit on First Try, But First Stage Recovery Fails
Mixed Success After many delays and scrubs, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit ...
ExtremeTech on MSN5d
New Glenn Makes It Into Orbit on First Flight, but Reusable Stage Crashes Out
If New Glenn can continue to demonstrate its capabilities and (more crucially) its reliability, it has the potential to take ...