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Low-intensity explosion caused Russian satellite to spew debris

A Russian satellite likely suffered a “low-intensity explosion” that created hundreds of pieces of debris in low Earth orbit, according to one company’s analysis.

by Jeff Foust July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

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Russian satellite breaks up, creating debris in low Earth orbit

by Jeff Foust June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

An illustration of objects and space debris in Earth orbit.

From the Magazine

Tools for space sustainability watchdogs

by Jason Rainbow June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm in 2021 as the International Space Station orbited 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean west of Central America. Credit: NASA/Mike Hopkins

From the Magazine

Uncontrolled reentry of space debris poses a real and growing threat

by Leonard David June 5, 2024June 4, 2024

Connecting the Dots | Making light work of space junk removal

by Jason Rainbow March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

An illustration of objects and space debris in Earth orbit.

Launch the ORBITS Act

by W. Robert Pearson, Harrison Schreiber and Giovanni Zanalda March 6, 2024March 1, 2024

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Impending European satellite reentry highlights debris mitigation challenges

by Jeff Foust February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

India shifted launch of its Chandrayaan-3 moon lander to avoid space objects

by Andrew Jones October 6, 2023October 6, 2023

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FAA proposes rule to limit lifetime of upper stages in orbit

by Jeff Foust September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

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ClearSpace-1 VESPA Apparently Hit By Orbital Space Debris

by SpaceRef August 23, 2023