A satellite that’s been dead for 50 years ended up thousands of miles away from where it should be. Instead of spending the ...
The British expected gravity to pull Skynet-1A out over the Indian Ocean. However, the satellite traveled in the opposite ...
"Whether this impact was from a micrometeoroid or a piece of space debris, the collision highlights the need for responsible ...
"Whether this impact was from a micrometeoroid or a piece of space debris, the collision highlights the need for responsible ...
Space has once again puzzled scientists with an unexpected event: a defunct satellite from over 50 years ago, Skynet-1A, has ...
In the first half of 2024, satellites belonging to SpaceX’s Starlink fleet performed almost 50,000 collision-avoidance manoeuvres. This reflects the number of satellites orbiting Earth and raises ...
The small satellite survived an impact that was either caused by a micrometeorite or a small piece of space junk.
Skynet-1A, launched in 1969, was expected to drift harmlessly but has defied expectations, raising space concerns.