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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The chance of getting hit by a Soviet spacecraft goes up next week

Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to crash land on Earth after 53 years in orbit, with a chance of surviving reentry. However, impact risk is minimal.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Rocket Report: "No man's land" in rocket wars; Isaacman lukewarm on SLS

China's entry into megaconstellations raises concerns about space debris while increasing the demand for satellite launches.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it? DW 04/02/2025

ESA warns that space junk collisions threaten satellite services vital for navigation, communications, and Earth monitoring.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Scientists Say This 1 Thing Can Make Flying More Dangerous-With 'Catastrophic' Consequences

Air travel is statistically safer than ever, yet the risk from space debris is a growing concern for aviation safety.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Space junk' is clogging the atmosphere-and it's going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Climate change is increasing the risk of space junk from defunct satellites affecting satellite operations.
Greenhouse gases alter atmospheric conditions, slowing satellite disintegration and increasing space debris.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Space junk' is clogging the atmosphere-and it's going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Climate change is increasing the risk of space junk from defunct satellites affecting satellite operations.
Greenhouse gases alter atmospheric conditions, slowing satellite disintegration and increasing space debris.
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