More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...
Fleets of satellites interfere with snapshots taken by Earth-bound observatories. But a new study suggests these orbiters will also contaminate observations by four space telescopes, including Hubble ...
Light pollution from the exploding number of satellites orbiting Earth is making it harder to peer into space.
The satellites were onboard a Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force ...
The Shijian-25 spacecraft docked with its older sibling, Shijian-21, and topped off its tank. On paper, it was a life-extension operation. In practice, it was a signal. China can now keep key ...
Starlink,a division of SpaceX, provides satellite internet around the world. It is ideal for those who live in rural areas as connection speeds are often improved over what local companies offer. It ...