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NASA squeezed Treasury, vibe coded, and broke the mold in bid to save Swift
A defunct NASA telescope is careening down toward Earth following a failed rescue mission, sparking widespread reporting on its trajectory.
Space Debris
28 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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A Cold War Spy Satellite Named After Farrah Fawcett Just Blew Apart in Orbit
A Cold War-era US spy satellite named after Farrah Fawcett has mysteriously blown apart in orbit after decades in space.
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An American Cold War-era spy satellite just exploded above Earth
11 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions
A newly released European report warns of severe orbital collision risks as space debris accumulation drives an emerging cleanup rush.
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China Deploys Rare Type of Space Junk That Pollutes Orbit for Hundreds of Years
4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Chinese researchers find egg-cellent way to keep space debris from scrambling craft
Chinese researchers have developed a water-filled aluminum shield mimicking an eggshell to protect spacecraft from high-speed space debris impacts.
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Eggshells-inspired aluminum material offers significant protection from space debris
Chinese researchers discover an eggshell-inspired aluminum material that offers significant protection from space debris.
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2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere
Two ESA Cluster satellites have completed their final reentry into Earth's atmosphere, marking the end of a 26-year scientific mission.
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Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?
A SpaceX rocket stage crash on the Moon has sparked concerns regarding operational risks and the potential for lunar debris accumulation.
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In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass just 32,000 kilometres above Earth—inside the orbit of geostationary satellites—and NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will follow close behind to see what Earth’s gravity did to it
NASA is preparing to study asteroid Apophis during its unprecedentedly close approach to Earth in April 2029.
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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
South Korea's Danuri orbiter has captured the first images of a new lunar crater created by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted
9 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Falling Space Junk
Global tracking data and historical analysis highlight rising concerns over falling space junk across multiple nations.
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The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases
3 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage set to crash into Moon and carve new crater
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A Ton Of Space Junk Returns To Earth Weekly As Rocket Launches Rise: Report
An increasing volume of orbital debris is returning to Earth weekly, prompting urgent calls for new orbital mitigation frameworks.
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Discarded SpaceX rocket is on high-speed collision course with the moon
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Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon
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This SpaceX rocket is about to slam into the moon at 5,400 mph
A 9,000‑pound SpaceX Falcon 9 booster, traveling 5,400 mph, is set to strike the Moon this Wednesday, sparking worldwide observation.
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When a SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists will be watching
Scientists are preparing to observe a rare artificial collision as a piece of SpaceX rocket debris is set to crash into the moon in August.
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Astronomers Found a Hidden Swarm of Space Junk Threatening Earth's Most Valuable Orbit
4 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Space junk debris cloud discovered in high-traffic orbit 'is a potential minefield' for the costliest satellites
Astronomers have identified a hidden swarm of small space debris in a high-traffic orbit, creating a 'potential minefield' for expensive satellites.
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Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says
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Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn
The Australian Space Agency has identified six metallic spheres found on Queensland beaches as likely debris from a foreign rocket body.
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ESO Study Finds That No More Than 100,000 Satellites Should Orbit Earth
6 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon this August. Will we be able to see it?
A SpaceX rocket stage is projected to impact the lunar surface this August, sparking a debate over the rise of space debris in the lunar environment.
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NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'
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NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
NASA’s Katalyst mission aims to extend Swift spacecraft’s lifespan—with Hubble’s future in the crosshairs