Changing atmosphere increases build-up of space debris
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University of Southampton have confirmed a long-term change in the Earth's upper atmosphere at altitudes where satellites are operating.
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University of Southampton have confirmed a long-term change in the Earth's upper atmosphere at altitudes where satellites are operating.
Space Exploration
Jun 23, 2010
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A top US general on Thursday called for international rules to control chaotic space traffic, warning satellites are increasingly at risk of collision.
Space Exploration
May 13, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- New UK technology is set to play a major part in clearing dangerous clouds of debris hurtling around the Earth's lower orbit.
Space Exploration
Mar 28, 2010
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A loud explosion and ball of fire that people in central Mexico reported seeing in the sky was actually a Russian satellite plunging back to earth, experts said Thursday.
Space Exploration
Feb 12, 2010
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The European Space Agency (ESA) hopes to start monitoring orbital debris within the next few years, an official said Thursday at the close of the largest-ever conference on a worsening space peril.
Space Exploration
Apr 2, 2009
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Last week's collision between U.S. and Russian space satellites has prompted questions over who is at fault while highlighting the need for stronger international regulation of space debris, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln ...
Space Exploration
Feb 17, 2009
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