Family sues NASA over space debris that hit home
(NewsNation) — A family from Naples, Florida, is suing NASA after space debris fell through the roof of their home after being released from the International Space Station. The metal …
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How Canada is working to ensure space debris isn’t a ‘major’ risk to Earth
The Canadian Space Agency says it takes the issue of space debris “very seriously” and is working to ensure it doesn’t pose any “major risks” to Earth after a piece …
NASA Space Junk Tears Through Florida Home
Have you ever been sitting in your home, minding your own business when suddenly a two-pound hunk of junk from the heavens smashed through the ceiling? No? Me neither. But …
Future Wars Will Probably Be Fought In Space
Screenshot: Wendover Productions There’s a bunch of shit in space, and we keep putting more shit up there. Space is more accessible than ever before, and the U.S., China, and …
Giant Lasers Could Solve Our Space Trash Problem
Screenshot: Vox Humans are, let’s say, not good at picking up after ourselves. We leave trash behind essentially everywhere we go, including space. Back in 1978 NASA scientist Donald J. …
Tesla-Sized Satellite Will Crash Back To Earth This Week
It’s always exciting when there’s something fiery to observe in the night sky, whether it’s an influx of shooting stars or the possible demise of the International Space Station. Now, …
The Skyhook Could Slingshot Mankind Across The Solar System
The International Space Station is due for decommission in the 2030s. NASA is currently evaluating how to go about retiring the station: options include letting it burn up in the …
NASA To Pay $1 Billion To Destroy International Space Station
The International Space Station is literally a sinking ship. Besides being a symbol of humanity’s scientific prowess and ability to cooperate, the ISS also happens to be a 450-ton spacecraft …
The rapid rise of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet business
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is known for its frequent launches, which now dominate the space industry. But the satellites that the rockets send to space are just as important for the …
FAA Says Starlink Satellites Could Kill People, SpaceX Shoots Back
SpaceX launched its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites back in 2019 in an attempt to bring high speed internet and cell phone coverage to the world. As of this …