Starlink satellites orbit approximately 342 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth and put on a spectacular show for observers as ...

Satellites that retire are deorbited into a graveyard orbit within 25 years of their missions ending. This is the case with ...

As space junk increases, more operators are choosing to launch without any insurance at all. To compensate, companies are ...

Starlink satellites appear to be at the mercy of the Sun's whims. A recent study reveals a link between their lifespan and ...

Starlink satellites are at risk if a “city killer” asteroid crashes into the Moon, experts have warned. The European Space ...

If a huge asteroid smashes into the moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming toward Earth that would ...

A long-dead experimental Nasa satellite suddenly emitted a powerful energy blast recently, leaving scientists perplexed.

This report was issued in June 2025 and covers the time period 1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 inclusive. May saw more stable ...

The financial performance of the sector has also been strained. Losses from satellite insurance exceeded premiums in several recent years, with 2023 alone reportedly seeing around $500 million in ...

Thousands of pieces of space junk are orbiting Earth and the number keeps growing. Here’s what’s floating up there, where it came from, and why it’s a real threat to satellites and astronauts.

Relay 2 became inoperable nearly 60 years ago, but for a brief moment in 2024, it outshone the rest of the sky.

THE origin of a mysterious pulse emanating from space has finally been revealed by scientists after a year of investigation. And it’s not quite an alien civilisation trying to contact Earth, ...