Experts worry that debris orbiting Earth could lead to a 'Kessler syndrome' domino effect that cuts off human access to space for hundreds of years.
One of SpaceX's new Starlink internet satellites risked hitting a European spacecraft on Monday. The ESA moved its satellite, called Aeolus, and avoided a 1-in-1,000 chance of collision. As more spacecraft are launched, the chances of satellite collisions — and the creation of dangerous space debris — will go up. Deliberately destroying satellites also won't help.
One of SpaceX's new Starlink internet satellites risked hitting a European spacecraft on Monday. The ESA moved its satellite, called Aeolus, and avoided a 1-in-1,000 chance of collision. As more spacecraft are launched, the chances of satellite collisions — and the creation of dangerous space debris — will go up. Deliberately destroying satellites also won't help.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SpaceX Refused To Move A Starlink Satellite At Risk Of Collision With A European SatelliteThe European Space Agency (ESA) says one of its satellites was forced to avoid a satellite from SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, raising concerns about the impact of Starlink on low Earth orbit operations, after SpaceX refused to move their satellite out of the way.
Read more »
Opinion | Trump's Space Force can seem funny. But space threats are deadly serious.Opinion | Brian Weeden: 'Some of the joking about Trump’s space designs is deserved, but U.S. national security relies on space capabilities that are at risk.' - NBCNewsTHINK
Read more »
These Young Activists Are Fighting Chicago’s Gun Violence With Lobbying and Group HugsIn a city where safety is not equally felt, GKMC18 is creating a space for young people “to feel free,” and refusing to wait for grownups to act.
Read more »
SpaceX Refused To Move A Starlink Satellite At Risk Of Collision With A European SatelliteThe European Space Agency (ESA) says one of its satellites was forced to avoid a satellite from SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, raising concerns about the impact of Starlink on low Earth orbit operations, after SpaceX refused to move their satellite out of the way.
Read more »