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 …
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In a first-of-its-kind penalty, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined satellite television company Dish Network for not properly disposing of a satellite. The company was hit with a $150,000 penalty …
Space explorers are running into a real issue right now, what do they do with all the junk floating above the Earth? Currently, there are thousands of retired satellites, chunks …
Everything’s more complicated on the ISS. Photo: NASA (Getty Images) I’ve just moved into a new place that’s on the fifth floor of a pretty old building. Where my last …