Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, according to new research.

Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these ...

Learn about the alarming issue of rocket debris and its potential impact on air traffic. Discover the recent incident ...

The call today is for binding rules to protect the orbits of Earth, Moon, and Mars from space debris contamination. Initiatives need to be formulated for effective, sustainable, and equitable ...

Protecting the U.S. would require novel solutions, like orbiting missile interceptors that can destroy incoming attacks.

Rumors of a Russian space nuke, along with other satellite-targeting weapons, have made geopolitical tensions extend into ...

Space junk is a major threat with millions of debris pieces now in orbit. Risks range from minor collisions reducing the ...

Diplomatic Courier editor Jeremy Fugleberg brings you three under–the–radar stories from the Hinterlands: scientists search ...

New Chairman of Congressional subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Mike Haridopolos says it would be great to see NASA ...

As more space junk is falling to Earth uncontrolled, scientists are using seismometers to track the debris.

Following the explosive failure of the Starship megarocket’s January 16 test flight, residents of the British territory were left with debris-strewn roads and beaches.