Tag #Space Debris

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Space Junk Falls in Kenya, Raising Concerns About Space Debris

A 500kg metallic ring from a space launch rocket fell in Mukuku village, Kenya, causing minor structural damage to homes and sparking concerns about radiation—though tests revealed no harm—highlighting the growing issue of space debris.

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SpaceX Dominates 2024 Launches; Europe's Ariane 6 Launches Amidst Challenges

In 2024, SpaceX launched 134 rockets, vastly outnumbering Europe's 5 launches, including the delayed Ariane 6, while the ESA's Proba-3 mission aims to improve solar weather prediction; NASA astronauts were stranded in space after Boeing Starliner malfunctions.

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Defunct Chinese Satellite Creates Fireball Over Southern US

The defunct Chinese satellite GaoJing 1-02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, creating a fireball that was seen across the southern US. Weather radar data suggests that debris may have fallen in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The satellite was launched in 2016 and was inactive for near...

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SpaceX Launches, Space Debris, and Comb Jelly Fusion: A Summary of Recent Scientific Discoveries

SpaceX Starship launches create powerful sonic booms, posing environmental and health concerns; a space object fragment crashed in Kenya, highlighting the growing space debris problem; comb jellies' ability to fuse was discovered; the location of a mystery volcano that erupted in 1831 was pinpointed...

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Life Below Water
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Intelsat 33e Breakup Raises Space Debris Concerns

The disintegration of Intelsat 33e satellite into roughly 20 pieces on October 19, 2023, reignites concerns about space debris and the potential for a Kessler Syndrome, highlighting the need for international regulations to prevent catastrophic collisions and service disruptions.

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World's First Wooden Satellite Launched

A Japanese-developed wooden satellite, LignoSat, has launched to test the viability of wood in space, offering a sustainable solution to space debris.

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