Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important

A commercial robotic spacecraft called LINK launched on an emergency mission to save NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, ...
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Metal spheres found in Australia show how little we still know about falling space debris

The latest space debris incident in Australia shows just how much we still don't know about what happens to rockets and other debris when it falls from space.
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Falcon 9 Upper Stage Hits Moon Aug. 5: Set Your Alarm for Rare Lunar Impact

SpaceX moon impact 2026: a spent Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the lunar surface near Einstein Crater on August 5 at 2:34 ...
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A SpaceX Rocket Part Is Expected to Smack Into the Moon in August, Highlighting the Growing Problem of Space Junk

The unintended event also creates an opportunity for scientists and skywatchers to witness lunar impact dynamics in real time ...