When humans mess with the sun in science fiction, it's often when a supervillain covers it up and imposes permanent darkness. A space tech company called Reflect Orbital wants to do the opposite: ...

Since 1989, astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell has tracked every human-made object in space. McDowell’s meticulously maintained catalog, updated every few weeks, is more comprehensive and detailed than ...

Eärendil-1 could be the first of a 50,000 satellite constellation, despite concerns about light pollution. Eärendil-1 could be the first of a 50,000 satellite constellation, despite concerns about ...

For now, a single satellite has been cleared for a test demonstration, but the company making it hopes to eventually launch 50,000 of them into orbit. When humans mess with the sun in science fiction, ...